Military

Trusted computing can depend on asymmetric cryptography algorithms to assure the integrity of protected data

ASHBURN, Va. – There are three general categories of cryptographic algorithms commonly employed in trusted computing: secure hashing, symmetric cryptography, and asymmetric cryptography. Asymmetric ...
Military

Trusted computing and the challenges of cryptographic algorithms in quantum computing

ASHBURN, Va. – At its core, quantum computing is very different from a traditional computer. The quantum computer operates on qubits, using quantum gates and measurements, rather than operating on ...
InfoQ

An Introduction to Post-Quantum Public Key Cryptography

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
techtarget

What is a cipher?

In cryptology, the discipline concerned with the study of cryptographic algorithms, a cipher is an algorithm for encrypting and decrypting data. Transposition ciphers keep all the original bits of ...
MIT Technology Review

What are quantum-resistant algorithms—and why do we need them?

When quantum computers become powerful enough, they could theoretically crack the encryption algorithms that keep us safe. The race is on to find new ones. Tech Review Explains: Let our writers ...
Nextgov

NIST debuts first post-quantum cryptography algorithms

The first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms were officially released today, with more to come from ongoing public-private sector collaborations. The first series of algorithms suited for ...
csis.org

Moving toward an All-of-the-Above Approach to Quantum Cybersecurity

For nearly 30 years, the cybersecurity community has known that a quantum computer of sufficient size and sophistication—if such a machine were ever built—could be used to undermine the security of ...
techtarget

What is crypto-agility?

Crypto-agility, or cryptographic agility, is the ability of an organization to efficiently and rapidly change cryptographic algorithms, protocols or primitives in response to emerging threats, ...
Help Net Security

Making the most of cryptography, now and in the future

Enterprise cryptography faces risks beyond just the advent of quantum computers. For starters, there is no guarantee that the traditional algorithms have not been broken. Though we believe that it is ...
American Banker

Why banks need to plan beyond post-quantum encryption

An IBM quantum computer during a 2023 inauguration event. Last week, a cybersecurity-focused trade group for the financial services industry released a whitepaper advocating for banks and other ...
Business Wire

First Post Quantum Cryptographic Algorithm Certificates Issued

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIST published the final version of FIPS 203 (ML-KEM), FIPS 204 (ML-DSA), and FIPS 205 (SLH-DSA) on August 13, 2024, making the first post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) ...
Wired

A Celebrated Cryptography-Breaking Algorithm Just Got an Upgrade

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In our increasingly digital lives, security depends on cryptography. Send a private message or pay a bill online, and you’re relying on ...