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✨ Honored to Meet the Legendary Cryptographer: Whitfield Diffie ✨ In January 2024, I had the immense privilege of meeting Mr. Whitfield Diffie (https://lnkd.in/eZ_c7Eh2 ), a pioneering cryptographer whose contributions have fundamentally shaped the landscape of digital security. Alongside Martin Hellman and Ralph Merkle, Mr. Diffie introduced the revolutionary concept of public-key cryptography, laying the groundwork for secure communications in the digital age. Mr. Diffie’s legacy continues to inspire and guide the next generation of cryptographers, cybersecurity innovators and technologists including myself. His insights into the evolving threats and challenges in our field are invaluable, especially as we venture into the realm of quantum computing. As we know, the advent of quantum computers poses significant risks to the cryptographic protocols that secure our digital world today. In my role at IBM, I lead our efforts in quantum safe technology innovations and incubations (https://lnkd.in/gW-vX4rg ). Our focus is on developing robust quantum safe cryptographic solutions to ensure that our data remains secure in the face of quantum advancements. Meeting Mr. Diffie reaffirmed the importance of our mission and the urgency of staying ahead in this rapidly evolving field. Our discussions spanned the history of cryptography, the current state of quantum-safe algorithms, and the exciting future of cryptographic research. Mr. Diffie’s passion for innovation and his commitment to fostering new talent in the field is truly inspiring. His guidance will undoubtedly influence our ongoing work and future breakthroughs at IBM. As we continue to navigate the complexities of the quantum era, it’s collaborations and inspirations like these that drive us forward. Here’s to advancing the frontier of cryptography and building a safer digital world for all. #Cryptography #QuantumComputing #PostQuantumCryptography #Innovation #IBM #Cybersecurity #WhitfieldDiffie #DigitalSecurity #QuantumSafe #Inspiration #IBMQuantum #IBM #IBMQuantumSafe #PQC Ray Harishankar Scott Crowder Jay Gambetta Dario Gil Alessandro Curioni Charles Robinson Kevin Skapinetz Mohamad Ali Kareem Yusuf Ph.D Antti Ropponen Dimple Ahluwalia

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Anna Jacobson, MBA

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