The Complex Path to Quantum Resistance
Figure: Quantum readiness roadmap.
Summary
There is a new technology on the horizon that will forever change the information security and privacy industry landscape. Quantum computing, together with quantum communication, will have many beneficial applications but will also be capable of breaking many of today's most popular cryptographic techniques that help ensure data protection?in particular, confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information. These techniques are ubiquitously embedded in today's digital fabric and implemented by many industries such as finance, health care, utilities, and the broader information communication technology (ICT) community. It is therefore imperative for ICT executives to prepare for the transition from quantum-vulnerable to quantum-resistant technologies.
Keywords
Quantum computing, Cybersecurity, Post-quantum Cryptography, Security, Privacy
2021 Journal Impact Factor: 14.065
Publication date: September 2021
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References
| APA | Mashatan, A., & Heintzman, D. (2021). The Complex Path to Quantum Resistance. Communications of the ACM, 64(9), 46–53. |
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| BibTeX | @article{10.1145/3464905, |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1145/3464905 |
| IEEE | A. Mashatan and D.Heintzman, “The Complex Path to Quantum Resistance: Is your organization prepared?,” Communications of the ACM, vol. 64, no. 9, pp 46-53. Sep. 2021. |
| ISSN | 0001-0782 |
Funding
This research was supported, in part, through generous contributions by The Burnie Group (external link, opens in new window) and by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (external link, opens in new window) .