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Understanding NIST’s Post-Quantum Encryption Standardization and Next Steps for Federal CISOs
The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently chose new cryptographic algorithms to defend against quantum computers.
Cybersecurity
More Quantum-Focused Legislation Aims to Implement Stronger Cryptography Standards
The bipartisan bill seeks to fortify federal networks as innovation in quantum computing poses new threats to national security.
Cybersecurity
NIST Selects 12 Companies for Implementing Post-Quantum Cryptography
Officials leading a standardization effort—based on four winning algorithms—are relying heavily on industry for success.
Emerging Tech
DC-QNet Research Will Work to Develop Quantum Network Infrastructure
The inaugural quantum research consortium will focus on strengthening telecommunications infrastructure as quantum computing continues to advance.
Cybersecurity
NIST Identifies 4 Quantum-Resistant Encryption Algorithms
Federal researchers are one step closer to protecting U.S. data from quantum computing decryption capabilities.
Ideas
The Quantum Computing Arms Race is not Just About Breaking Encryption Keys
The strategic technology has wide reaching implications.
Cybersecurity
Federal Government Gets Serious About Post-Quantum Encryption Protection
A Phase III PQE contractor talks about getting federal quantum protection deployed quickly.
Ideas
Quantum Sensors—Unlike Quantum Computers—Are Already Here
And they’re improving at a rate that demands urgent attention.
Podcasts
Critical Update: To Bridge Quantum’s Valley of Death, Labs Need Funding and Workforce
Oak Ridge National Lab’s Travis Humble discussed the state of quantum technology development and what it demands for future development.
Emerging Tech
Energy Issues $40 Million to Provide STEM Training for Historically Underrepresented Groups
The funding comes from the Energy Department’s “Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce” initiative.
Ideas
Back to the Future: Protecting Against Quantum Computing
Lessons from Germany’s World War II code machine, Enigma, show that even “unbreakable” encryption can be cracked eventually.
Emerging Tech
White House Issues Two Quantum Directives Set To Bolster American Infrastructure
The White House announced new plans to promote quantum technology research and development while helping U.S. computer networks transition to post-quantum cryptography standards.
Emerging Tech
Lawmaker Argues for Quantum-Level Security in a Pre-Quantum World
New legislation advocates safeguarding U.S. online networks with quantum-resistant encryption as a preemptive cybersecurity measure.
Emerging Tech
Bipartisan Legislation Calls for Implementing Post-Quantum Security Practices
The new Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act would prepare for stronger quantum algorithms that pose a threat to traditionally-encrypted data.
Emerging Tech
China May Have Just Taken the Lead in the Quantum Computing Race
China’s record-shattering processor is 1 million times faster than what Google achieved three years ago–but we are years from the finish line.
Emerging Tech
More International Quantum Partnerships Likely As U.S. Stakes Claim In Field
The U.S. is keen to get ahead in the global quantum race as national security and technological innovation intersect.
Artificial Intelligence
IARPA previews busy research season
The agency’s long tech wish list includes capabilities that can predict human movement and new computing architectures to crunch its mountain of data.
Emerging Tech
Developing Viable Quantum Tech Hinges On Hardware, Workforce
Officials at the Department of Energy said that in addition to continued research and development, a basic foundation is needed to make quantum technologies mainstream.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Taps OTAs to Accelerate the Making of a Useful Quantum Supercomputer
An ultramodern system might not be so far off.
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