NCSP Cryptography Standard v2.1
							Status: Live
							
						
									
						
							Published: 
							01/12/2024
						
					
						
							Security level: Official
						
					
						
							Amended / Internally developed: 
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						    Live on platform: 
							05/02/2025
						
					
				
							Target Audience: Technical / General
						
					
						
							Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
						
 
				
					
					
					
				    
    
				
					
					
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						Abstract
							This standard sets out the Cryptographic Algorithms to be used within policing. A list of algorithms is provided initially followed by applications and the associated cryptography required for each application. Finally the standard provides some commentary on the emerging cryptography for post quantum computing and lightweight computing.
This standard adheres to the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework and is a suitable reference for community members, notably those who build and implement IT systems on behalf of national policing.
							
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