Technical position papers

ANSSI dedicates an important part of its activity to research and development in its fields of expertise. This effort is essential to the understanding of upcoming issues and opportunities regarding digital security.

Publish the 09 August 2022 Updated 17 October 2025

In order to keep up with the state of the art, and to develop new knowledge, the ANSSI has resources and laboratories dedicated to digital security research.

ANSSI shares its analysis of selected scientific and technical topics, based on their prospective interest and taking into account trending issues in the public debate.

Publish the17 October 2025 updated 17 October 2025

Technical Position Paper on Confidential Computing

In this position paper, ANSSI outlines its views on Confidential Computing. It recalls the attack models that Confidential Computing purports addressing, its main security mechanisms and their current limitations. It also provides guidelines to Cloud Service Providers and other companies developing security products featuring Confidential Computing, and clarifies the residual risks for end-users.

Publish the26 May 2020 updated 21 November 2023

Should Quantum Key Distribution be Used for Secure Communications?

Publish the04 January 2022 updated 11 October 2023

ANSSI views on the Post-Quantum Cryptography transition

Publish the11 October 2023 updated 11 October 2023

Follow up position paper on Post-Quantum Cryptography

This document is an update of ANSSI’s position on the post-quantum cryptography transition in view of the recent advances in the topic. It should be read as an addendum to 2022’s publication [1].

Publish the11 October 2023 updated 11 October 2023

ANSSI views on the Zero Trust model

The Zero Trust model is increasingly appealing as it is promoted as a guarantee of secure access to IT resources in mixed usage contexts (remote working, BYOD) and is generating enthusiasm from technological and security solution providers who see the prospect of new gains.