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Updated crypto guidance for 2026
Developers are advised to adopt new cryptographic standards by 2029, a deadline shifted due to advancements in post-quantum cryptography. The updated recommendations include modern choices for symmetric encryption, key exchange methods like X25519 combined with ML-KEM-768, and post-quantum asymmetric signatures. The guidance also highlights the increasing importance of memory-safe programming languages and the use of AI tools for code review.
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