Does OpenSSL provide any post quantum asymmetric algorithms?

Question

I'm familiar with classical encryption algorithms and mathematics, like RSA and ECC, but just out of interest. I'm not a specialist in this field. I'd like to start a long-term project, but since I'm not a cryptographer, it's very difficult to research this topic and get a clear and correct answer. I'm looking to use OpenSSL as a black-box for this purpose.

My question: Does OpenSSL provide any post quantum asymmetric algorithms for both encryption and/or signatures?

If not, are there any plans in the future to support this?

PS: Please note that I'm not asking for software recommendation as I understand this is off-topic. I'm asking about OpenSSL here and its supported algorithms.

If you down-vote, please explain what's wrong with the question so that I can fix it. This is exactly why I'm starting to hate stackoverflow! — The Quantum Physicist, Feb 26 '18 at 21:44

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 26 '18 at 22:36

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No, it does not.

However, you should monitor the Open Quantum Safe project, which creates a library that operates with OpenSSL with the view of introducing post-quantum safe algorithms into OpenSSL.

answered Feb 26 '18 at 22:36

David Hoelzer

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Thanks for the answer. I know about that project, but I was hoping OpenSSL did something about PQ. – The Quantum Physicist Feb 26 '18 at 22:39
Not yet. :). Maybe someday! – David Hoelzer Feb 26 '18 at 22:40

Does OpenSSL provide any post quantum asymmetric algorithms?

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