In 2019, NIST organized a workshop focused on threshold cryptography, a field that enhances the security of cryptographic systems by distributing cryptographic operations among multiple parties. The event brought together experts from academia, industry, and government to discuss advancements, practical applications, and future standardization of threshold schemes in various domains such as blockchain, cloud computing, and IoT.
Key topics covered during the workshop included threshold protocols, cryptographic implementation security, challenges in deployment, and potential vulnerabilities. Presentations and panels explored design, analysis, and implementation of threshold schemes for cryptographic primitives, testing and validation challenges, and benchmarking in hardware and software. Countermeasures against side-channel and fault attacks were also discussed.
NIST invited researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to participate in the workshop, sharing their insights and experiences on practical applications of threshold cryptography. The event aimed to foster collaboration and discussion among experts in the field, facilitating the development of more robust and secure cryptographic systems.
The workshop concluded with a comprehensive discussion on the future of threshold cryptography, highlighting the need for targeted applications, software platforms, and the incorporation of advancements in areas such as quantum-resistant primitives and blockchain-inspired consensus protocols. NIST’s efforts in organizing and promoting such events demonstrate its continued commitment to advancing cryptographic security and standards in the evolving digital landscape.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2019/03/nist-threshold-cryptography-workshop-2019
Keywords: Quantum Key Distribution, Quantum Repeaters, Quantum Channels
