What the NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Standard Means to Enterprises
After eight years of submission review, testing, and evaluation, NIST has formally announced the PQC standard specifications, setting in motion the largest cryptographic transition in the history of computing – replacing legacy encryption with PQCs. The multiyear crypto migration is certain to usher in new challenges, uncertainties, and risks. This panel cast will discuss planning considerations as enterprises ponder and prepare their systems, data, devices, networks, and stakeholders for the quantum era.
Talk Track Question Set:
- What are these new algorithms and why do they matter?
- Is the quantum computer really a threat?
- How will algorithms start to appear in the enterprise? What will the "roll-out" look like?
- What kind of impact can users expect? Are systems compatible? What will break?
- What can enterprises do today to minimize this impact?
- What is the current state of cryptography? What are current cryptography risks?
- Will these new algorithms remediate all cryptographic deficiencies in the enterprise?
- What will be the longevity of these algorithms? Can we confidently trust them?
- How might an enterprise go about becoming truly "crypto-agile?”
Speakers
Dr. Vincent Berk is Chief Strategist at Quantum Xchange, a post-quantum, crypto-agility provider. An animated thought leader in cybersecurity, Vince pens the weekly newsletter Interesting Security Reading, contributes regularly to Forbes, and is a familiar face on the public speaking circuit. He holds a PhD in AI/ML and is the former founder and CEO of FlowTraq, acquired by networking vendor Riverbed.
Adrian is an outspoken researcher that doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable truths. He loves to write about the security industry, tell stories, and still sees the glass as half full.
Dr. Dustin Sachs is the Chief Technologist and Sr. Director of Programs at CyberRisk Alliance. He is a highly accomplished cybersecurity professional with a proven track record in risk management, compliance, incident response, and threat mitigation. He is CISSP-certified and holds a Doctor of Computer Science (DCS) degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Dr. Sachs has worked in various industries, including public utilities, food distribution, and oil and gas. He is a respected thought leader in the cybersecurity community.
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