This article discusses the importance of preparing digital identities for the post-quantum era and the measures being taken by the industry to secure them.
Quantum computing poses risks to digital identities due to its ability to break cryptographic algorithms that secure communication and digital identity systems.
Some of the risks include compromising digital certificates, decrypting past interceptions, and enabling identity theft and fraud.
To address these risks, industry standards for post-quantum cryptography are being developed and evaluated by organizations like NIST, IETF, ETSI, and ISO.
NIST is leading the standardization process and has selected four algorithms for post-quantum cryptography.
The IETF and ETSI are actively working on developing specifications and guidelines for quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
ISO has established a working group dedicated to the standardization of quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms.
In the next part of the article, industry examples of post-quantum cryptography in action will be explored.
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2. Quantum computing poses risks to digital identities by breaking cryptographic algorithms.
3. Industry standards for post-quantum cryptography are being developed and evaluated by organizations like NIST, IETF, ETSI, and ISO.
4. NIST has selected four algorithms for post-quantum cryptography.
5. The IETF, ETSI, and ISO are actively working on developing specifications and guidelines for quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms and protocols.