🔐 Post-Quantum Cryptography
Master cryptographic algorithms designed to resist quantum computer attacks
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🔐 Cryptography in the Quantum Era
Post-quantum cryptography (PQC): Algorithms designed to resist attacks from both classical and quantum computers. Urgent need: Shor's algorithm breaks RSA/ECC in polynomial time—current internet security vulnerable once large quantum computers arrive. NIST standardized 4 algorithms (2022-2024): CRYSTALS-Kyber, CRYSTALS-Dilithium, Falcon, SPHINCS+.
⚠️ The Quantum Threat Timeline
2030-2035: RSA-2048 breakable by quantum computers (NSA estimate)
Harvest Now, Decrypt Later: Adversaries storing encrypted data to break later with quantum computers
Migration Deadline: Transition must complete by 2030—takes 5-10 years for full deployment
🎯 Interactive Algorithm Comparison
Compare NIST-standardized post-quantum algorithms:
Selected: CRYSTALS-Kyber
Type:
Lattice-based
Key Size:
1.6 KB
Security:
NIST Level 3
🎯 What You'll Master
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Quantum Threat
Shor's, Grover's algorithms
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PQC Families
Lattice, hash, code-based
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NIST Standards
Standardized algorithms
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Migration
Deployment strategies
NIST Standards:
4 Algorithms (2024)
Threat Horizon:
2030-2035
Migration Time:
5-10 years