NordVPN PQE (NordLynx + ML-KEM) — Qtonic Quantum Score 26.3/100 | Qtonic Quantum Lab

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NordVPN PQE (NordLynx + ML-KEM)

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Nord Security

Network Security

Evidence source: Live API

26.3

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Overview

ML-KEM integrated into NordLynx protocol across all platforms.

Algorithms

ML-KEM

Languages

NIST Level

LicenseUnknown

Dimension Breakdown

Algorithm CorrectnessVerified

3.2/10

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PerformanceInferred

0.3/10

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Key & Ciphertext SizeInferred

8.6/10

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Side Channel ResistanceVerified

3.8/10

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InteroperabilityInferred

2.7/10

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Standards ComplianceVerified

1.3/10

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MaturityInferred

0.5/10

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DocumentationInferred

2.3/10

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Supply ChainVerified

4.2/10

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Quantum ResistanceVerified

1/10

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Standards Compliance

FIPS 203 (ML-KEM)

NIST — N/A

FIPS 204 (ML-DSA)

NIST — N/A

FIPS 205 (SLH-DSA)

NIST — N/A

CNSA 2.0

NSA — N/A

NSM-10

White House — N/A

EO 14028

White House — N/A

PCI DSS 4.0.1

PCI SSC — N/A

HIPAA

HHS — N/A

GDPR

EU — N/A

POPIA

South Africa — N/A

PDPA

Singapore — N/A

LGPD

Brazil — N/A

Highlights

+Implements ML-KEM within the NordLynx protocol per the description.
+Description states deployment across all platforms, indicating comprehensive client availability.
+Categorized under network, aligning the PQC integration with network-layer infrastructure.

Concerns

-NIST Levels are listed as Not specified, leaving the concrete ML-KEM security parameters undefined.
-FIPS 140 Certified is marked No, indicating absence of a validated cryptographic module.
-Repository is listed as None, preventing public code review or independent security audit.
-No documentation signals are available, limiting technical transparency for external assessment.

Last evaluated: May 23, 2026

Status: active

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