October 10, 2024
When it comes to preparing for a hurricane, the federal government has FEMA, NOAA, and a wide range of recovery options. However, we all know quantum is coming down the road, and many are not prepared for what will come. And it will come. We do not know when.
Serious scholars have posited that future quantum computers will be able to break our current encryption.
What is quantum encryption? You can go to YouTube and be impressed with the advanced mathematics involved in quantum. The basic idea is that someday in the future, specialized computers will be able to crack today’s encryption.
During the interview, experts from Tyto Athene discuss prevention and elaborate on a concept called Post Quantum Encryption.
"One of the features, in terms of how the encryption algorithms themselves work, looks like it's actually potentially at risk for kind of wide scale kind of breach in the next five years. "
Some parts of the federal government take this concept seriously. NIST has considered some options and is offering some tests. Richard Wheeler gives a detailed description of the NIST initiatives.
One may ask, why worry now? This is because nation-states are vacuuming up and storing data. As for now, they cannot decrypt it. However, they may be able to in the future. Personal information and federal secrets will have value somewhere down the road.
If you enjoyed this episode, then you may want to listen to
Ep. 192 – Forensic Analysis and Digital Footprints
Why: Discusses cybersecurity practices and digital evidence—closely aligned with encryption and digital threats.Ep. 191 – The Surge of Google Public Sector
Why: Offers insights into how major tech players are supporting secure federal environments, which ties into quantum-resilient strategies
