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Regulation & guidance

BSI TR-02102-1 (2026-01): cryptography requirements and deadlines

Official guidance

Hybrid PQC recommended; classical key agreement alone only until end of 2031; RSA of at least 3000 bits.

At a glance

TypeOfficial guidance
JurisdictionDE
Who it applies toGerman federal administration and a reference for the German market.

Key dates

  1. End of recommendation for classical key agreement used alone (end of 2030 for very high protection needs).

Sources

  1. BSI TR-02102-1 — Cryptographic Mechanisms: Recommendations and Key Lengths (Version 2026-01) · BSI

Catalog version 2026-09-28. Every position links to its primary source; draft documents are labelled as such.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who must comply with BSI TR-02102-1 (2026-01)?

German federal administration and a reference for the German market.

What are the key dates of BSI TR-02102-1 (2026-01)?

December 31, 2031: End of recommendation for classical key agreement used alone (end of 2030 for very high protection needs).