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
February 27, 2024 at 09:45AM SecurityWeek’s Cyber Insights 2024 covers cybersecurity pain points for CISOs, notably the impact of quantum computing on encryption. While PQC offers a temporary solution, its own vulnerabilities warrant caution. The text emphasizes the need for crypto agility and proactive measures, urging organizations to address these challenges promptly. The meeting notes … Read more
February 22, 2024 at 11:51AM Apple announced a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol, PQ3, to be integrated into iMessage for enhanced security against future quantum computer threats. Described as groundbreaking and having the strongest security properties, PQ3 combines Kyber and ECC to achieve Level 3 security. The support for PQ3 is expected to roll out with … Read more
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
January 16, 2024 at 05:44PM Accenture and SandboxAQ are partnering to offer AI and quantum computing solutions for cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The collaboration aims to help organizations identify and mitigate threats posed by AI-enabled cyberattacks and quantum computing-based decryption. Accenture will leverage SandboxAQ’s Security Suite to provide comprehensive AI-enabled cryptographic management. The partnership will also develop … Read more
December 6, 2023 at 11:41AM At Black Hat Europe 2023, a team from Microsoft, GitHub, and Banco Santander unveiled open source tools to detect weak cryptography, urging updates for quantum computing security. Their study found widespread use of outdated algorithms like RSA and SHA-1 in open source projects. The tools enable developers to assess and … Read more
November 12, 2023 at 07:50PM Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator has labeled an attack on DP World, a logistics company, as a “nationally significant cyber incident.” The attack caused DP World’s technology infrastructure at four Australian ports to go offline, resulting in the closure of the facilities. DP World handles 40 percent of the containers … Read more
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