Summary: Quantum computing will render widely used asymmetric cryptography useless. Learn about the threats posed by such technology, as well as the solutions to make defense wide area networks quantum safe.

Network engineers are keeping a watchful eye on the downside of quantum computer development: emergence of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC). This machine, theorized for years, will render widely used asymmetric cryptography useless. Among the fears of a CRQC is the ability for a bad-state actor to decipher previously stored encrypted data in a harvest now-decrypt later (HNDL) attack. This realization caused the US NIST to change recommendations for handling sensitive data and triggered the European Union to establish efforts in their EuroQCI initiative. 

But how real is the threat? Should defense networks operators be concerned? Which technologies are emerging in response? How do we build a quantum-safe network? 

This talk will separate hype from reality and offer a better understanding of technologies like classic symmetric key distribution, quantum key distribution (QKD), and post-quantum cryptography (PQC). 

As defense organizations are accelerating their digital transformation, they need to act now to protect against HNDL attack by implementing Quantum-Safe Networks to protect their highly sensitive information. This solution can include QKD, PQC and classic solutions, depending on each department requirements and environment.   

In this webinar, you will learn:

Through simple use cases, we will show how each work, illustrate what is deployable now and what is still in development.