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Today defense and national security industries place a significant emphasis on #cybersecurity, with encryption playing a pivotal role in securing communications and data - underscored by the paramount need to protect a nation's sovereignty. You only have to look back at history, particularly World War II and the use of the Enigma machine, which underlines this truth. Today, quantum computing introduces a comparable challenge to the Enigma...

Very informative FAQ paper by NSA on the US Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0 and Quantum Computing https://lnkd.in/gvUDdsUg #cybersecurity #itsecurity #iotsecurity #otsecurity #quantum #postquantum #pqc PQShield

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has published first drafts for public comment of three post-quantum cryptographic standards that will eventually become required for federal agencies, a move six years in the making that started with a public call for submissions to help NIST prepare for the future of securing federal networks. NIST selected algorithms for standardization in July 2022 and revealed details of its plans today in three draft Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) publications. FIPS standards are intended to protect computers used by federal agencies and can also be used by the private sector to provide greater security. “These proposed standards specify key establishment and digital signature schemes that are designed to resist future attacks by quantum computers, which threaten the security of current standards,” NIST says in a Federal Register notice. The notice provides a 90-day public comment period for three draft publications. READ FULL STORY: #cybersecurity #quantumcomputing

Will you be a victim of cyber attacks through Quantum Computing? 🔐 The future of Cybersecurity needs to face the post-Quantum Cryptography era. Potential threats are posed by the emergence of quantum computers and the necessity for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Google's recent threat model highlights the vulnerabilities that could arise if organizations fail to migrate from traditional cryptographic algorithms to PQC, particularly emphasizing the risk of "store-now-decrypt-later" attacks in which attackers gather data in order to decrypt it later, once Quantum Computing is available. Potential consequences of not adopting quantum encryption might lead to risks to the severity level of vulnerabilities like Heartbleed (vulnerability in the OpenSSL library), just orders of magnitude worse. Currently, we're in a transition phase in which Quantum Computers are not yet ready yet, or not on a broader scale. Also, first attacks will most-likely be driven by nation states given the resources that are currently needed to purchase and run Quantum Computers, before it will be available on a broader scale. Hence, convincing organizations and nation states of the urgency of getting prepared of the post-quantum age is not an easy task, since the threats or rather attacks through Quantum Computing are not yet here. This combined with the uncertainty surrounding the timeline and nature of quantum threats makes it difficult to grasp. Furthermore, Quantum Tech won't make current security & encryption systems completely obsolete. When it comes to encryption, asymmetric encryption algorithms like RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) and DSA (Digital Signature Algorithms) are potentially vulnerable. Whereas symmetric encryption algorithms like the CNSA (Commercial National Security Algorithm) 2.0 including the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) algorithm, are able to withstand Quantum attacks, as of current knowledge and could become a post-quantum standard. A key role to mitigate the threats could play the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that already issued a guidance to address cyber threats through Quantum Computing. Finally, Quantum computers could themselves enable better encryption algorithms that are quantum-resistant to generate unpredictable keys. Learn more about cryptography & encryption here: https://lnkd.in/dWwucvY6 More details regarding Quantum attacks: https://lnkd.in/dzR2zbs9 Credits: Eric Ziebell #quantum #attacks #quantumresistancy

🔒🌐 Stay Ahead of the Curve with Post-Quantum Cryptography! 🌐🔒 As we approach "Q-Day," the need for robust post-quantum cryptography is more crucial than ever. With the threat of quantum computing looming, it's time to fortify our digital defenses. Dive into this insightful article highlighting 11 groundbreaking initiatives of 2023, shaping the future of cybersecurity. 💡🔐 From pioneering satellite links to quantum-resistant encryption in Chrome, these developments are paving the way for a more secure digital landscape. Let's work together to ensure our data stays safe in the quantum era! 💪🌌 #PostQuantum #Cybersecurity #PQCInitiatives #StaySecure #EFFECTstaffing

Discover why the pursuit of quantum-resistant security is both a masterful craft and a meticulous scientific endeavor. Dive into the fascinating world of encryption and explore how it's evolving to protect us in the quantum age. Join us on this captivating journey: https://okt.to/rX2qFI #QuantumComputing #cybersecurity #digitaltrust

Quantum computers can process information much faster than classical computers, making them capable of cracking the secure encryption algorithms used to protect information today. These computers could allow adversaries to access sensitive military intelligence, disrupt communication networks, and disable military systems. Encryption is a crucial tool for protecting sensitive military information. If quantum computers can break current encryption algorithms, this could compromise the security of classified documents, strategic plans, and even communication networks. #cybersecurity #quantumsafecryptography #pqc #quantumreadiness #postquantum #quantumsafe #quantumsecurity #encryption #cryptography #cryptoagility #qkd #y2q #creaplus

“Regardless of the actual advent of attack-capable quantum computers in the next five years, it is clear that quantum-safe technologies are increasingly becoming a priority for organizations, which are looking at how best to manage that transition,” Michela Menting, Senior Research Director at ABI Research, said. https://lnkd.in/gFKr8waE ABI Research Michela Menting #quantumcomputing #postquantumcryptography #Y2Q National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Thales Entrust Crypto4A Technologies Utimaco Thales Digital Identity and Security  #security #cybersecurity #quantumsafealgorithms #hardwaresecuritymodules

“Regardless of the actual advent of attack-capable quantum computers in the next five years, it is clear that quantum-safe technologies are increasingly becoming a priority for organizations, which are looking at how best to manage that transition,” Michela Menting, Senior Research Director at ABI Research, said. https://lnkd.in/grK2dGqB ABI Research Michela Menting #quantumcomputing #postquantumcryptography #Y2Q National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Thales Entrust Crypto4A Technologies Utimaco Thales Digital Identity and Security  #security #cybersecurity #quantumsafealgorithms #hardwaresecuritymodules

In recent quantum computing news: Why 2023 is the year to become PQC-ready Summary: In 2022, significant developments shook the cryptographic world. IBM's Ward Beullens cracked Rainbow, a semi-finalist in NIST's quantum-resistant algorithm contest. NIST then shortlisted CRYSTALS-KYBER and CRYSTALS-Dilithium for future standards, but one candidate, SIKE, was swiftly compromised. Amid this, the White House issued guidelines for federal agencies, urging quantum readiness. NIST also retired the vulnerable SHA-1 algorithm. The events highlight the unpredictability of quantum threats and the need for "cryptographic agility"—the ability to swiftly adapt to new, secure algorithms. https://lnkd.in/gBS8CUh2 #pqc #quantumcomputing #quantumtechnologies #quantumtechnology #cybersecurity