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IACR News has highlighted recent advancements in post-quantum cryptography, essential for safeguarding data against future quantum computer attacks. A key area of focus is the development of algorithms and protocols that remain secure even when classical cryptographic methods become vulnerable. Among these efforts, FrodoKEM stands out as a conservative quantum-safe cryptographic algorithm, designed to provide strong security guarantees in the face of quantum computing threats.

The adaptive security of key-unique threshold signatures is also under scrutiny. Research presented by Elizabeth Crites, Chelsea Komlo, and Mary Mallere, investigates the security assumptions required to prove the adaptive security of threshold signatures. Their work reveals impossibility results that highlight the difficulty of achieving adaptive security for key-unique threshold signatures, particularly for schemes compatible with standard, single-party signatures like BLS, ECDSA, and Schnorr. This research aims to guide the development of new assumptions and properties for constructing adaptively secure threshold schemes.

In related news, Muhammed F. Esgin is offering PhD and Post-Doc positions in post-quantum cryptography, emphasizing the need for candidates with a strong mathematical and cryptography background. Students at Monash University can expect to work on their research from the beginning, supported by competitive stipends and opportunities for teaching assistant roles. These academic opportunities are crucial for training the next generation of cryptographers who will develop and implement post-quantum solutions.


References :

• mfesgin.github.io: PhD and Post-Doc in Post-Quantum Cryptography
• IACR News: Zero-Trust Post-quantum Cryptography Implementation Using Category Theory
• medium.com: Post-Quantum Cryptography Is Arriving on Windows & Linux
• medium.com: NIST Approves Three Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards: A Milestone for Digital Security
• medium.com: Should Post-Quantum Cryptography Start Now? The Clock Is Ticking

Classification:

• HashTags: #Cryptography #PostQuantum #Security
• Company: IACR
• Target: Security
• Product: Cryptography
• Feature: Cryptography
• Type: Research
• Severity: Major