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Hybrid Mode in Post-Quantum Cryptography: Flexibility, Policy, and Tradeoffs | NIST PQC Q&A

During a Q&A panel at NIST’s 6th Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Standardization Conference, SafeLogic CEO Evgeny responds to a question about how organizations should approach hybrid mode in post-quantum cryptographic deployments. Evgeny explains that hybrid implementations — such as those used in TLS — are a natural use case for many organizations, but that the right choice ultimately depends on policy, compliance requirements, and risk tolerance. From a cryptographic module developer’s perspective, he emphasizes the importance of supporting hybrid, pure PQC, and configurable modes, all within validated frameworks such as FIPS and CMVP. The discussion also addresses customer concerns around decision-making, the tradeoff between complexity and defense-in-depth, and how standards like CNSA 2.0 can drive clear requirements in certain environments. This clip offers valuable insight for organizations navigating crypto agility, interoperability, and policy decisions during the transition to post-quantum cryptography.