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

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 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