ETSI and IQC Host Quantum-Safe Crypto Workshop
ETSI, in partnership with the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), recently held their second Quantum-Safe Crypto workshop in Ottawa, Canada. The workshop aimed to develop short and medium-term objectives for creating a quantum-safe cryptographic infrastructure, as quantum computers could break current cryptographic keys.
Key Points:
– ETSI and IQC are working on quantum-safe cryptography standards
– Workshop brought together experts from government, academia, research, and industry
– Focus on developing quantum-safe cryptographic infrastructure
– ETSI is leading standardization efforts through its Industry Specification Group
The workshop highlighted the importance of cryptography for cybersecurity and the need to transition to quantum-safe methods. It also discussed specific use cases for Quantum Key Distribution in various sectors, including national security, healthcare, critical infrastructure, mobile devices, and finance.
ETSI’s role in standardizing quantum-safe cryptography was emphasized, with discussions covering hash functions, multivariate functions, and Quantum Key Distribution. The workshop aimed to advance technology in this area and develop short and medium-term objectives for a quantum-safe cryptographic infrastructure.
Keywords: Quantum, Cryptography, Security, Key, Distribution
