Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

Verizon Tests Quantum Safe Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Verizon is testing how a Quantum Safe Virtual Private Network (VPN) can enhance protection of data today in order to thwart hackers in the future. As quantum computers become more advanced, they will have the potential to break today’s public key encryption ciphers. Theoretically, hackers could capture data riding on networks today and store it until quantum computers have the power to break the encryption. It’s a little like stealing a bank safe today and holding on to it until someone discovers how to pick the lock. Verizon, and others, believe the key to safeguarding information will be a Quantum Safe VPN. This technology uses session key exchange security mechanisms or cryptographic ciphers that can provide a higher level of protection. Essentially, it’s a solution that enhances encryption methodologies today in order to make them even more difficult to hack tomorrow.

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August 24, 2021

Post-Quantum Cryptography

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WHITEPAPERS

The background, impact, and urgency of the threat of quantum computing to the contemporary cryptographic infrastructure, and what can be done about it.

August 11th, 2021 –

By: Arm

Quantum computing is increasingly seen as a threat to communications security: rapid progress towards realizing practical quantum computers has drawn attention to the long understood potential of such machines to break fundamentals of contemporary cryptographic infrastructure. While this potential is so far firmly theoretical, the cryptography community is preparing for this possibility by developing Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), that is, cryptography resisting the increased capabilities of quantum computers. In this white paper, we explore the background, impact, and urgency of this threat, and summarize the cryptographic schemes being evaluated. We also provide recommendations on what steps should be taken today to be prepared for the changes to come, and discuss how Arm is approaching PQC.
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August 12, 2021

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