May 21, 2024 at 03:49PM
Zoom has introduced post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for video conferencing, utilizing Kyber 768 to ensure data security against potential future quantum decryption. This advanced encryption will soon be available for Phone and Rooms. While enhancing security, it may limit some Zoom features, and individual users should assess their requirements before enabling E2EE.
From the meeting notes, the main takeaways are:
– Zoom has introduced post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for video conferencing using the Kyber 768 quantum-resistant key encapsulation mechanism (KEM).
– E2EE can be enabled by all meeting participants using the Zoom desktop or mobile app, but there are limitations to some Zoom functionality when E2EE is enabled.
– Encryption keys are not stored on Zoom’s servers, and users need to determine if they require certain features before enabling E2EE in their meetings.
– NIST is in the process of standardizing Kyber 768 as the Module Lattice-based Key Encapsulation Mechanism in FIPS 203, as a post-quantum encryption tool.
– Concerns about government spies collecting E2EE data for potential decryption by future quantum computers have prompted tech companies to adopt quantum-resistant algorithms, such as Apple updating iMessage’s cryptographic protocol and Signal adding support for PQXDH protocol for encryption.
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