Planning for a Post Quantum Cryptography World

The classical encryption algorithms that currently undergird our IT infrastructure will be broken once there’s a powerful and stable enough quantum computer to do the job. Quantum-resistant algorithms are being developed by NIST, but implementation and deployment of these algorithms still have to be addressed. So what does all this mean for busy IT and security teams? Avesta Hojjati is our guest today. He explains how quantum computers attack classical algorithms, how quantum-resistant algorithms work, and how to understand the risks presented by the emergence of a post-quantum cryptography world. We also discuss how quantum-resistant algorithms might be deployed, how organizations can assess and manage this process, and good questions to ask your vendors. Of course, we also cover the biggest headlines in cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and PuTTY vulnerabilities. . . . . . Packet Protector is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. https://packetpushers.net