The Quantum Countdown: Quantum Computing & The Future Of Smart Ledger Encryption
Webinar
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The post-quantum cryptography (“PQC”) problem will threaten the security of the world’s computer networks when large-scale quantum computers become available. The problem exists because such quantum computers would be able to break the security of widely-used public key cryptography, which allows remote parties to communicate securely and authenticate transactions and data without sharing a secret key in advance. It is uncertain when (and if) such quantum computers will become available - the nearest estimates are 10 to 15 years.
Fortunately, there are good solutions to the PQC problem, and better ones are emerging. The hard questions for individual computer system operators involve when and how to address the PQC problem, given its uncertain timing and the evolving solutions.
The webinar explained the PQC problem for both non-technical and technical readers, starting with the essentials of cryptography, quantum computing, and how quantum computing threatens public key cryptography. The available solutions to the PQC problem were then considered, and frameworks for deciding when and how to respond to it were provided.
AGENDA
- Welcome & Introduction
- Presentation “Quantum Computing And The Future Of Smart Ledger Encryption”
- Closing remarks
Date
Wednesday, 01 August 2018
Time
15:00 - 15:30 BST
Cost
Free
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Speaker(s):
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Maury Shenk
Lily Innovation
