In the context of rapid advancements in quantum computing technology, existing encryption algorithms are facing unprecedented challenges. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a draft report on November 12 (NIST IR 8547 Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards), proposing a roadmap for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography standards. This marks a comprehensive security revolution in the field of information technology, aimed at ensuring future data security and privacy protection.
Multidimensional Technological Upgrades: A comprehensive update from hardware to software.
The report points out that the successful deployment of post-quantum cryptography standards relies not only on the algorithms themselves but also on upgrades across multiple technical fields.
——Network Security Protocols: Protocols such as TLS, IPsec, and SSH will be updated to support post-quantum algorithms. These protocols ensure that data is not stolen or tampered with during transmission.
——Software Encryption Libraries: Mainstream encryption libraries such as OpenSSL, BoringSSL, etc., need to incorporate support for post-quantum algorithms to provide developers with efficient and reliable encryption tools.
——Cryptographic Hardware Modules: Hardware security modules (HSM) and trusted platform modules (TPM) will require firmware or hardware upgrades to support the higher computational demands of post-quantum algorithms.
——Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Involves certificate issuance, management, and verification to ensure the security and interoperability of the entire network ecosystem during the transition period.