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Post-Quantum Cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography refers to new encryption methods designed to protect information from being deciphered by powerful future quantum computers, which could break current standard encryption techniques like RSA and ECC.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) encompasses a family of cryptographic algorithms engineered to withstand attacks from large-scale quantum computers, mitigating the existential threat they pose to classical public-key cryptosystems by leveraging computational hardness problems that remain intractable even for quantum machines, thereby ensuring long-term information security, data confidentiality, and integrity against quantum adversaries, with active standardization by NIST.
BACKGROUND
Quantum cryptography is the science of exploiting quantum mechanical properties such as quantum entanglement, measurement disturbance, no-cloning theorem, and the principle of superposition to perform various cryptographic tasks. Historically defined as the practice of encoding messages, a concept since referred to as encryption, quantum cryptography plays a crucial role in the secure processing, storage, and transmission of information across various domains.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Quantum-Safe Cryptography
- Quantum-Resistant Cryptography
- PQC
- Quantum-Proof Cryptography
USAGE NOTE
In military and defense, PQC is critical for securing classified communications, national security systems, and long-term data archives against sophisticated adversaries equipped with quantum computing capabilities.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Post-Quantum Cryptography.
A U.S. federal agency that leads the global effort to standardize Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms, which are crucial for securing future military and defense communications against quantum attacks.
Provides cryptographic solutions and guidance for U.S. national security systems, actively involved in the transition to and adoption of Post-Quantum Cryptography to protect classified information.
A global aerospace and defense company that integrates advanced cybersecurity, including research into quantum-safe encryption, into its platforms and systems for military applications.
A large aerospace and defense company focusing on developing secure communication systems and advanced cyber solutions, including exploration and integration of post-quantum cryptographic methods for defense applications.
Develops advanced technology and systems for national security, with a focus on resilient and secure communications and computing infrastructure, including efforts to implement post-quantum cryptographic protections.
Funds and manages advanced technology research and development projects for the U.S. military, including initiatives focused on developing and implementing post-quantum cryptographic solutions.
An enterprise SaaS company that applies AI and quantum technologies, including quantum-safe cryptography, to help governments and enterprises secure their most sensitive data against future quantum threats.
A specialist company focused exclusively on developing and implementing quantum-safe cryptographic solutions for enterprises and governments, helping to secure critical infrastructure and communications.
A global aerospace company that develops and manufactures commercial jetliners, defense, space, and security systems, including secure communication technologies that are evolving towards post-quantum cryptography.