NIST Hands Off Post-Quantum Cryptography Work to Cyber Teams

August 23, 2024 at 03:37PM The arrival of post-quantum computing in the real world means a race against the 10-year timeline set by NIST for updating vulnerable cryptography. The transition to post-quantum cryptography requires careful planning, including asset inventory, remediation, and collaboration with vendors and partners. The urgency of this shift cannot be overstated, as … Read more

Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards Officially Announced by NIST – a History and Explanation

August 13, 2024 at 08:06AM NIST has formally published three post-quantum cryptography standards resulting from a competition aimed at developing encryption resistant to quantum computing decryption. The standards are ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA, with a fourth, FN-DSA, selected for future standardization. IBM played a significant role in their development and is actively involved in quantum-safe … Read more

Zoom adds ‘post-quantum’ encryption for video nattering

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 … Read more

Zoom Adding Post-Quantum End-to-End Encryption to Products

May 21, 2024 at 09:45AM Zoom announced the addition of post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) using the Kyber 768 key method to Zoom Workplace. Available in Zoom Meetings worldwide and coming soon to Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms, this marks Zoom as the first unified communications-as-a-service company to offer a post-quantum E2EE solution. Other major companies … Read more

Apple, Signal Debut Quantum-Resistant Encryption, but Challenges Loom

February 27, 2024 at 04:42PM Apple has introduced the PQ3 post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) protocol, a quantum-resistant encryption for iMessage. This is part of a trend driven by the emerging capabilities of quantum computing. The shift towards PQC will have broad implications for various industries and require a long, complicated migration path. The timeline for quantum … Read more

Apple adds PQ3 quantum-resistant encryption to iMessage

February 24, 2024 at 11:08AM Apple has introduced PQ3, a post-quantum cryptographic protocol, to enhance iMessage’s security against quantum attacks. This new feature aims to safeguard communication privacy by providing protection against quantum computing threats, surpassing other messaging platforms. PQ3 utilizes the Kyber algorithm and implements a periodic rekeying mechanism, setting a new industry standard … Read more

Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance Launches to Advance Post-Quantum Cryptography

February 6, 2024 at 05:32PM The Linux Foundation launches the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA) to advance post-quantum cryptography and address security challenges posed by quantum computing. Supported by industry leaders, the PQCA seeks to develop high-assurance software implementations and support the adoption of post-quantum algorithms. The initiative encourages participation and collaboration. More info at PQCA … Read more

Making the Case for Cryptographic Agility and Orchestration

October 12, 2023 at 06:39PM In summary, the text highlights the quantum threat to cybersecurity and the need for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to protect against it. It discusses the importance of cryptographic agility and orchestration in managing and adapting to changing cryptographic algorithms. The text also emphasizes the ongoing PQC standardization process and the need … Read more