The Quantum Threat Landscape
As quantum computing approaches practical maturity, classical cryptographic algorithms are becoming vulnerable to quantum attacks. This article explores post-quantum cryptography strategies and implementation considerations for securing our digital future.
Security Threat Timeline
2024
NIST publishes Final Report on Quantum Resistant algorithms
2025
Quantum-safe algorithms adoption starts in financial systems
Technical Solutions
Code
// Sample post-quantum key exchange implementation
const pqcrypto = require('post-quantum-crypto');
const { publicKey, privateKey } = pqcrypto.kyber.keygen(1024);
const sessionKey = pqcrypto.kyber.encapsulate(publicKey);
console.log('Quantum-resistant key established:', sessionKey);
Comparison
| Algorithm Type | Quantum Resistance | Security Level | Key Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSA-2048 | Vulnerable | 112-bit | 256 bytes |
| NIST Kyber | Resistant | 192-bit | 1024 bytes |
| NIST Dilithium | Resistant | 256-bit | 3072 bytes |
Further Reading
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