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FORTRESS Explained #4: What is side-channel analysis? Side-channel analysis (SCA) exploits physical signals — power consumption, electromagnetic emissions, timing — that a device emits while [...]

FORTRESS was presented at the 9th Side-Channel Analysis Workshop, held on 1 July 2026 in Samcheok, South Korea, where Dr. Jong-Yeon Park (University of the Bundeswehr Munich) delivered a [...]

FORTRESS Explained #3: What are Post-Quantum / Traditional hybrid schemes? Post-Quantum / Traditional (PQ/T) hybrid schemes combine established classical cryptographic algorithms with [...]

On 10th May  FORTRESS partner PQShield presented two talks at the first edition of the MAgICS workshop. The keynote entitled “Designing a Post-Quantum Root of Trust: The Hardest Migration [...]

FORTRESS Explained #2: What is a Root of Trust? A Root of Trust (RoT) is the foundational security component of a computing device and the cornerstone of its overall security […]

FORTRESS Explained #1: What is secure boot? Secure boot is a foundational security mechanism that verifies the authenticity and integrity of the code executed during device startup. In practice, [...]

The FORTRESS project continues to advance the state of the art in post-quantum secure systems with new research on ML-DSA benchmarking. The paper “Apples, Oranges, and Signatures: Pitfalls and [...]

As the transition toward post-quantum cryptography accelerates, securing the foundational layers of digital infrastructure has become a strategic priority. One of the most critical elements in [...]

On 11–12 February, FORTRESS second face-to-face plenary meeting, was hosted by the Research Institute CODE at the Universität der Bundeswehr München. Bringing the consortium together in person [...]