#PostQuantumCryptography

Xiphera & Crypto Quantique Announce Partnership

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November 7, 2024 at 05:47PM Xiphera and Crypto Quantique announced a partnership to enhance cryptographic security for IoT devices. Their collaboration combines Xiphera’s nQrux® Hardware Trust Engines with Crypto Quantique’s QDID PUF technology, providing quantum-resilient security and unique unclonable identities for semiconductor chips, ensuring protection against future quantum attacks. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Partnership Announcement:** – … Read more

What Communications Companies Need to Know Before Q-Day

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October 3, 2024 at 09:23AM NIST has finalized the first three algorithms for post-quantum cryptography, providing crucial defense against potential quantum threats. Transitioning to a quantum-safe infrastructure presents challenges, requiring a combination of engineering efforts and proactive evaluation. The industry is gradually integrating post-quantum algorithms, preparing for the eventual shift to quantum-safe encryption methods. Various … Read more

Microsoft Adds Support for Post-Quantum Algorithms in SymCrypt Library

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September 11, 2024 at 06:57AM Microsoft is incorporating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms into its SymCrypt open source core cryptographic library to prepare for the quantum computers era. PQC algorithms, though more resilient, come with trade-offs like larger key sizes and longer computation times. This is part of Microsoft’s Quantum Safe Program to achieve quantum readiness. … Read more

Preparing for the Future of Post-Quantum Cryptography

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August 6, 2024 at 10:05AM Quantum computing presents immense potential for advancements in various fields such as finance, AI, and cyber security. While it offers faster and more efficient solutions, its use in cyber attacks presents a significant threat. The need for post-quantum cryptography is critical, with the US government taking legislative measures to prepare … Read more

Quantum Leap: Advanced Computing Is a Vulnerable Cyber Target

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July 22, 2024 at 12:52PM Experts are concerned about the potential of quantum computing systems to break classic RSA encryption. Researchers will discuss the risks and implications of quantum vulnerability at Black Hat USA 2024. They found vulnerabilities in quantum computing platforms and emphasize the need for error correction as quantum computers grow in capacity. … Read more

Post-Quantum Cryptography Firm PQShield Raises $37 Million

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June 20, 2024 at 06:58AM UK-based post-quantum cryptography firm PQShield has secured $37 million in Series B funding, bringing the total investment to over $60 million. Led by Addition and with participation from Chevron Technology Ventures, Legal & General and Braavos Capital, and Oxford Science Enterprises, the funding will support its expansion of commercial operations. … Read more

Blinken: Digital Solidarity Is ‘North Star’ for US Policy

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May 7, 2024 at 08:40AM US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced a federal initiative, the US International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy, to establish international norms for digital technology, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and democratic values. He urged global participation and highlighted the need for digital solidarity to counter strategic rivals and … Read more

Google Chrome’s new post-quantum cryptography may break TLS connections

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April 28, 2024 at 12:03PM Google Chrome 124 introduces quantum-resistant encryption, causing connection issues for some users and impacting servers and firewalls. This hybrid post-quantum TLS key exchange aims to protect against future attacks but can lead to connection drops for web applications and servers. Users can mitigate the issue by disabling the new feature … Read more

Heartbleed is 10 Years Old – Farewell Heartbleed, Hello QuantumBleed!

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April 2, 2024 at 07:09AM The Heartbleed bug turned ten years old on April 1, posing a risk of reoccurrence due to quantum computing. The bug, identified in 2014, affected a vast portion of the internet, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data. Quantum decryption could amplify this threat, leading to potential economic and security crises. … Read more

Google’s Post-Quantum Upgrade Doesn’t Mean We’re All Protected Yet

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March 12, 2024 at 09:48PM NIST began standardizing post-quantum cryptography algorithms for global integration while NSA, CISA, and NIST issued recommendations for quantum-readiness. Google deployed Kyber for TLS encryption. However, server-side and widespread adoption challenges exist. HNDL attacks are a growing concern, urging organizations to proactively adopt quantum-safe strategies. Public infrastructure upgrades pose timing and … Read more