An Overview Quantum-Safe Cryptography

Details: We discuss the emerging threat and implications of quantum computing technology on the security of cryptosystems currently deployed in applications, and why system designers should consider addressing this risk already in the near term. We then discuss an overview of the current approaches for building quantum safe cryptosystems and their security and performance aspects. We conclude with a glimpse at the state of the art and research challenges in the area of quantum-safe cryptography, including the design of more advanced quantum-safe cryptographic protocols, such as privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies. The talk happened on 10 May 2022 Biography: Ron Steinfeld is an Associate Professor at the Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity, Monash University, Australia, where he conducts research and teaching in cybersecurity. His main research interests are in the design and analysis of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, and in particular in the area of quantum-safe cryptography and its applications. He has over 20 years of research experience in cryptography and its cybersecurity applications. He has published more than 80 research papers in international refereed conferences and journals, more than 10 of which have each been cited over 100 times. He received the ASIACRYPT 2015 best paper award. He has served on the technical Program Committee of numerous international conferences in cryptography, is an editorial board member of the journal `Designs Codes and Cryptography’, and consulted in cryptography design for the software industry. In his spare time, he enjoys designing and building electronic equipment, and nature walks and photography with his wife and children.