Title: NIST Cryptographer Angela Robinson: Solving Quantum Computing’s Encryption Puzzle
Summary:
NIST mathematician Angela Robinson has found her calling in cryptography, a field that has taken on new urgency with the advent of quantum computing. Robinson, who discovered her passion for math and puzzles in elementary school, is now working on post-quantum cryptography standards to protect sensitive data from quantum computer threats.
Quantum computers, while still in their early stages, could potentially break current encryption methods that protect online transactions and sensitive information. Robinson and her NIST team are developing new cryptographic standards that would be resistant to quantum attacks. They have been testing and evaluating candidate methods from around the world, with the goal of creating secure, quantum-resistant encryption standards.
Robinson’s journey from a childhood fascination with logic puzzles to her current work on quantum-resistant cryptography has been a satisfying puzzle to solve. With the potential impact of quantum computing on encryption, her work at NIST is more important than ever in ensuring the security of our digital world.
Keywords: Post-quantum, cryptography, standards, computer
