Cryptography with Certified Deletion

Explore the cutting-edge field of cryptography with certified deletion in this 46-minute virtual talk presented by Dakshita Khurana from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Delve into the realm of quantum information and its unique cryptographic capabilities, focusing on the innovative task of certified deletion of encrypted secrets. Learn how this technique allows parties to certify the irretrievable deletion of secrets, even in scenarios where encryption keys are compromised or underlying mathematical problems become solvable. Discover methods for adapting various cryptosystems, including public-key encryption, attribute-based encryption, and fully homomorphic encryption, to incorporate certified deletion. Gain insights into recent advancements in public verification of deletion certificates based on weak cryptographic assumptions. Examine the collaborative research efforts behind these developments, spanning multiple works with contributions from renowned experts in the field.