Post-quantum cryptography: an introductory overview and implementation challenges of quantum-resistant algorithms
Autor:innen
Autor:in (Körperschaft)
Publikationsdatum
2022
Typ der Arbeit
Studiengang
Typ
04B - Beitrag Konferenzschrift
Herausgeber:innen
Herausgeber:in (Körperschaft)
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Übergeordnetes Werk
Proceedings of the Society 5.0 Conference 2022 - Integrating digital world and real world to resolve challenges in business and society
Themenheft
DOI der Originalpublikation
Link
Reihe / Serie
EPiC Series in Computing
Reihennummer
84
Jahrgang / Band
Ausgabe / Nummer
Seiten / Dauer
61-71
Patentnummer
Verlag / Herausgebende Institution
Verlagsort / Veranstaltungsort
Brugg-Windisch
Auflage
Version
Programmiersprache
Abtretungsempfänger:in
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Zusammenfassung
Cryptographic algorithms are an essential measure to ensure confidentiality and integrity of internet communication. The development of quantum computers (QCs) and their potential to utilize Shor’s Law, is increasingly recognized as a threat to asymmetric cryptography. In response, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is gaining prominence as a notable field of research aiming to standardize quantum resistant algorithms before the operational usage of QCs. This paper is addressed to people with preliminary knowledge in the field of cryptography and QC. Based on a literature review, the authors provide an overview of challenges faced by the research community and elaborate the advancements in addressing post-quantum threats. A migration strategy from classical cryptosystems to PQC systems is in development, but obstacles such as time constraints and improper implementation complicate the process. Full implementation could take a decade or more. Until then, our paper aims to create awareness for potential challenges when transitioning towards PQC. As categorization scheme for these potential obstacles, we refer to a well- established model in cybersecurity – the McCumber Cube. Conclusions embrace preparing for risks of improper implementation and deriving a multi-step migration. Special attention is expected to be needed for data migration of existing data sets. As a request for future research in PQC, the authors identified the process of implementing post-cryptography standards, e.g., from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and an assessment of the perceived readiness of industry to adapt.
Schlagwörter
Fachgebiet (DDC)
330 - Wirtschaft
Veranstaltung
Society 5.0 Integrating Digital World and Real World to Resolve Challenges in Business and Society
Startdatum der Ausstellung
Enddatum der Ausstellung
Startdatum der Konferenz
20.06.2022
Enddatum der Konferenz
22.06.2022
Datum der letzten Prüfung
ISBN
ISSN
Sprache
Englisch
Während FHNW Zugehörigkeit erstellt
Ja
Zukunftsfelder FHNW
Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht
Begutachtung
Peer-Review der ganzen Publikation
Open Access-Status
Gold
Lizenz
Zitation
KÄPPLER, Sherdel und Bettina SCHNEIDER, 2022. Post-quantum cryptography: an introductory overview and implementation challenges of quantum-resistant algorithms. In: Knut HINKELMANN und Aurona GERBER (Hrsg.), Proceedings of the Society 5.0 Conference 2022 - Integrating digital world and real world to resolve challenges in business and society. Brugg-Windisch. 2022. S. 61–71. EPiC Series in Computing, 84. Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.26041/fhnw-7260