BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//vBulletin 6//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11dcfd8e-bc59-4159-af40-74d4ee82e0d1 DTSTAMP:20260606T051129Z SUMMARY:Quantum Computers &\; Cryptography DESCRIPTION:Quantum Cryptography has exploded\, both in terms of active res earch and public awareness\, since scientific interest in the field took o ff in the 90s. The ramifications of quantum computers on classical (curren t) cryptography and what will be considered the standard for secure commun ication in the near future mandates a radical change in our approach. Succ essful trials that secure communication through the unique properties of q uantum physics have already been undertaken. Progress in quantum technolog ies has been swift in the last decade. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) syst ems have been tested by banks and governments\, similar systems were deplo yed at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. In 2017\, researchers held a QK D-protected video conference between China and Austria using the quantum s atellite Micius as a trusted relay\, further strides and greater worldwide adoption is anticipated for the coming decade. This presentation will sta rt with an overview of quantum information and its impact on classical cry ptography. Following this\, we’ll delve into the weird and wonderful wor ld of quantum physics and its relationship to cryptography\; the making\, breaking and subsequent fixing of quantum protocols. We’ll discuss how m uch of the theoretical possibilities that are achievable with quantum comp uters we’ll likely see in practice in the near future and how we can go about building our own relatively inexpensive quantum lab to test new prot ocols and quantum devices. Everything will be discussed from an InfoSec pe rspective\, looking at how testing methodologies can be adapted and what r emediation advice can be given to clients during the transitory period as we migrate to quantum safe solutions. While some light mathematics may be called upon during the presentation\, this talk is aimed squarely at cyber security professionals and enthusiasts\, not physicists or mathematicians .\n\nSpeaker(s): I. Shaheem\n\nLocation: Crypto & Privacy Vlg\n\nDiscord: https://discord.com/channels/708208267699945503/732734002011832320\n\nEven t starts: 2020-08-08 10:00 (10:00 AM) PDT (UTC -07:00)\n\nEvent ends: 2020 -08-08 11:00 (11:00 AM) PDT (UTC -07:00)\n\nFor the most up-to-date inform ation\, please either visit https://info.defcon.org\, or use HackerTracker \, which is available for iOS and Android. This is an automated message\, and this data was last modified 2020-07-30T05:22 (UTC). URL:https://forum.defcon.org/node/234178 DTSTART:20200808T180000Z DTEND:20200808T190001Z LOCATION:Crypto & Privacy Vlg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR