PQBench offers a curated collection of cryptographic use cases, each mapped to relevant evaluation metrics tailored for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Designed for security architects, cryptography researchers, and system designers, it supports a structured and practical approach to assessing cryptographic systems during and after migration.

It provides:

• A categorized list of cryptographic use cases.
• Mappings between use cases and appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Practical guidance on selecting metrics based on deployment context.
• Step-by-step instructions for measuring system performance during migration.

CHANGES.md tracks the versions of PQBench.

1. Step 1 - Identify Use-case: Identify the environment or application usecases where the cryptographic system will be deployed.
2. Step 2 - Identify Applicable Metrics: Use the provided mapping to determine which performance metrics are most applicable.
3. Step 3 - Measure Metrics: Refer to the metric definitions, measurement techniques, and recommended tools. This step-by-step approach ensures your evaluation is focused, measurable, and aligned with real-world deployment needs.