Re: [saag] Overview of Quantum-Resistant Cryptography

[Florence D <[e-mail]>]

Hi John,

Thanks for sharing these; I found the paper a really clear and comprehensive overview of a complex topic.  I particularly like the way that it roots the academic topics in the real world, looking at the developments in post-quantum cryptography and quantum computing alongside the realities of the timelines and the systems we are trying to secure.  The tables comparing the performance of the KEMs and signatures in round 3 of the NIST post-quantum process will be useful references for matching up NIST algorithms with applications and protocols.

People in this group might also be interested in two technical reports which were recently published by ETSI QSC (Quantum Safe Cryptography):

  *   TR 103 616 "Quantum-Safe Signatures" https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_tr/103600_103699/103616/01.01.01_60/tr_103616v010101p.pdf
  *   TR 103 823 "Quantum-Safe Public Key Encryption and Key Encapsulation" https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_tr/103800_103899/103823/01.01.01_60/tr_103823v010101p.pdf
These reports make a good next step after the Ericsson paper.  They aim to give concise descriptions of the schemes remaining in the NIST process, using a consistent notation to help readers understand the similarities and differences between them.

Flo
UK National Cyber Security Centre

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Hi,

We felt that there was no comprehensive and up to date overview of quantum-resistant cryptography and decided to write one. How quantum technology will affect security is an area full of snakeoil. We hope this is of interest. Comments welcome.

The full 40-page report can be found on arXiv:
"Quantum-Resistant Cryptography"
https://arxiv.org/abs/2112.00399

A shorter summary of the report can be found in Ericsson Technology Review:
"Quantum technology and its impact on security in mobile networks"
https://www.ericsson.com/en/reports-and-papers/ericsson-technology-review/articles/ensuring-security-in-mobile-networks-post-quantum

Cheers,
John
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