Quantum computing is founded on principles that transcend the limits of classical computing, with humongous computing power threatening to break current encryption techniques. Cryptographic systems like RSA and elliptic curve cryptography, the pillars of current security systems, are the most vulnerable to quantum-powered attacks. With ongoing development of quantum computing, such systems are increasingly vulnerable to being attacked, necessitating a reevaluation of security systems.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is spearheading the discovery of quantum-resistant algorithms. Their stringent screening process has yielded the discovery of quantum-safe cryptography solutions like CRYSTALS-Kyber for encryption and CRYSTALS-Dilithium for digital signatures. This ongoing research highlights the need for organizations to revisit their cryptographic plans to prepare for the quantum era understanding the Scale of the Quantum Threat.
The quantum computing threat is no longer a theory—it’s becoming a reality as the technology continues to advance at a very fast rate. With the capability to perform calculations that would take classical computers millennia,…
