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Quantum Cryptography has exploded, both in terms of active research and public awareness, since scientific interest in the field took off in the 90s. The ramifications of quantum computers on classical (current) cryptography and what will be considered the standard for secure communication in the near future mandates a radical change in our approach. Successful trials that secure communication through the unique properties of quantum physics have already been undertaken. Progress in quantum technologies has been swift in the last decade. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems have been tested by banks and governments, similar systems were deployed at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. In 2017, researchers held a QKD-protected video conference between China and Austria using the quantum satellite Micius as a trusted relay, further strides and greater worldwide adoption is anticipated for the coming decade. This presentation will start with an overview of quantum information and its impact on classical cryptography. Following this, we’ll delve into the weird and wonderful world of quantum physics and its relationship to cryptography; the making, breaking and subsequent fixing of quantum protocols. We’ll discuss how much of the theoretical possibilities that are achievable with quantum computers 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 protocols and quantum devices. Everything will be discussed from an InfoSec perspective, looking at how testing methodologies can be adapted and what remediation 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.
Speaker(s): I. Shaheem
Location: Crypto & Privacy Vlg
Discord: https://discord.com/channels/7082082...34002011832320
Event starts: 2020-08-08 10:00 (10:00 AM) PDT (UTC -07:00)
Event ends: 2020-08-08 11:00 (11:00 AM) PDT (UTC -07:00)
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Speaker(s): I. Shaheem
Location: Crypto & Privacy Vlg
Discord: https://discord.com/channels/7082082...34002011832320
Event starts: 2020-08-08 10:00 (10:00 AM) PDT (UTC -07:00)
Event ends: 2020-08-08 11:00 (11:00 AM) PDT (UTC -07:00)
For the most up-to-date information, 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).