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Hi John,

On 27/11/2025 16:02, John Mattsson wrote:
> - ML-KEM-512 is the only adopted quantum-resistant algorithm that
> can be used to bypass legacy middle boxes.

Do you know if anyone's written up a description of that?

Thanks,
S.

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