Overview
Explore the critical issue of quantum-safe cryptography in open source development through this informative conference talk. Delve into the challenges posed by quantum computers to current encryption algorithms and understand the urgency of implementing quantum-safe solutions to combat the "harvest now, decrypt later" threat. Gain insights into the concept of quantum-safe cryptography, its significance, and prominent open source initiatives addressing this concern. Learn how to set up and utilize OpenSSL with quantum-safe algorithms, including practical demonstrations of a local development environment and real-world applications like cURL and HAProxy. Walk away with a comprehensive understanding of quantum-safe cryptography, its immediate importance, the open source community's efforts, and the implementation of quantum-safe measures in OpenSSL.
Syllabus
"Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” - Addressing Quantum-Safe Crypto... - Alex Bozarth & Michael Maximilien
Taught by
Linux Foundation