roadmap.md

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   4 # OpenSSL project roadmap
   5
   6 Updated: 11 January 2024
   7
   8 Please note that the current project roadmap represents a plan and vision and is
   9 not set in stone. As with any dynamic project, our roadmap is subject to change
  10 based on ongoing development insights, user feedback, and evolving priorities.
  11 We encourage our community to follow the project's progress and participate in
  12 its evolution. Stay updated and engage with us through our [project board],
  13 where you can track real-time updates, milestones, and changes.
  14
  15 ### OpenSSL 3.3
  16
  17 From OpenSSL 3.3 onwards, the [Release Steering Committee] oversees the release
  18 cycle. We have adopted a [time-based release policy], with scheduled releases
  19 every April and October. Therefore, our goal is to release version 3.3 this
  20 April.
  21
  22 We plan to introduce multi-stream QUIC server support in OpenSSL 3.3,
  23 complementing the [client-side support] included in OpenSSL 3.2.
  24
  25 Furthermore, we aspire to advance in various areas, including performance
  26 enhancements. However, we are not committing to delivering these improvements in
  27 OpenSSL 3.3.
  28
  29 As with any OpenSSL feature release, OpenSSL 3.3 may also include additional
  30 features based on contributions from our community.
  31
  32 ### FIPS
  33
  34 On December 29, 2023, we submitted our FIPS 140-3 validation report to NIST's
  35 [Cryptographic Module Validation Program] (CMVP) and are actively working
  36 towards achieving FIPS 140-3 validation. This endeavour is a continuous process
  37 that runs alongside our regular release schedule. We do not have a confirmed
  38 date or release for FIPS 140-3 certification.
  39
  40 ### How do I track the progress?
  41
  42 For the latest updates, please visit our project board:
  43 - [QUIC server support](https://github.com/orgs/openssl/projects/2/views/31?pane=issue&itemId=31713456)
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  45
  46 [project board]:https://github.com/orgs/openssl/projects/2/views/28
  47 [Release Steering Committee]:https://www.openssl.org/policies/general/release-policy.html#fn2
  48 [time-based release policy]:https://www.openssl.org/policies/general/release-policy.html
  49 [client-side support]:https://github.com/openssl/openssl/blob/openssl-3.2/README-QUIC.md
  50 [Cryptographic Module Validation Program]:https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program