NIST Publish ‘Lightweight Cryptography’ Standard To Protect IoT Devices

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially released NIST Special Publication 800-232, establishing the Ascon family of algorithms as the new standard for lightweight cryptography designed specifically for resource-constrained devices.  Published in August 2025, this groundbreaking standard addresses critical security gaps in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, embedded systems, and low-power sensors […] The post NIST Publish ‘Lightweight Cryptography’ Standard To Protect IoT Devices appeared first on Cyber Security News.