What is post-quantum cryptography and why should you migrate now?
La criptografía que protege hoy tus datos —claves, HTTPS, firmas— se apoya en problemas matemáticos que los ordenadores actuales no pueden resolver en un tiempo razonable. Un ordenador cuántico suficientemente grande sí podría resolver algunos de ellos. Eso es la criptografía post-cuántica: algoritmos diseñados para resistir tanto a ordenadores clásicos como cuánticos. La amenaza no es solo del…
The current cryptography protecting data relies on mathematical problems that classical computers can't solve quickly, but a large enough quantum computer could potentially solve some of them. This is why post-quantum cryptography, designed to resist both classical and quantum computers, is being developed. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized the first post-quantum algorithms in 2024, including ML-KEM and ML-DSA, for key exchange and digital signatures respectively.
To ensure security, a hybrid approach combining classical and post-quantum algorithms is recommended, as post-quantum algorithms are new and less tested. Organizations are advised to inventory their use of cryptography, prioritize long-term data protection, and adopt hybrid encryption.
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