ASUS, the Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer, announced that its proprietary post-quantum cryptography algorithm received validation from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology’s verification program. The development comes as organizations worldwide scramble to prepare for quantum computers that could render current encryption obsolete.
The Taipei-based company said it plans to integrate the validated algorithm across its product portfolio, targeting enterprise customers and individual users with quantum-resistant security solutions. NIST formalized its first post-quantum encryption standards in August 2024, with additional algorithms like HQC selected in March 2025 as backup options for the primary ML-KEM standard.
ASUS has been working to rehabilitate its cybersecurity credentials following past security incidents. The company joined the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams in December 2024, becoming Taiwan’s only computer brand in the global cybersecurity network. However, thousands of ASUS routers were recently compromised in March 2025 by a botnet attack that exploited authentication vulnerabilities.
The post-quantum cryptography push reflects broader concerns about “Q-day” – when quantum computers could break existing encryption methods. Federal agencies estimate the government’s transition to quantum-safe standards will cost roughly $7.1 billion over ten years, highlighting the market opportunity for validated solutions.
ASUS cited its patent strategy and zero-trust authentication frameworks as differentiators, though the company did not disclose specific revenue projections or investment figures for the initiative.
