Speaker
Description
Public key cryptography is used in many desktop interactions, from web browsing to encrypted password storage. However, quantum computers pose a threat to current public key cryptographic algorithms. This talk will explain how public key cryptography is used on the desktop. We will then introduce post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and its importance in protecting against quantum attacks, especially as cryptographically-relevant quantum computers (CRQC) become real and the "harvest now, decrypt later" threat exists. Furthermore, we will present crypto-auditing, our tool for identifying and analyzing cryptographic usage on the system. The talk will conclude with a live demonstration of the tool, showing its capabilities in helping users and developers understand and prepare for the transition to a post-quantum world.
| Category | Privacy and Security |
|---|---|
| Talk Description | This talk will explain the risks and the current mitigation against cryptographic attacks using post-quantum computers, focusing on the desktop use-cases. It will include a demo of our tool that helps identify the use of public key cryptography on desktop and migrate to the quantum resisitent algorithms. |
| Author(s) Bio | Daiki is a security focused software developer and an Emeritus member of the GNOME foundation. He serves as a maintainer of GnuTLS as well as a couple of GNOME components. |
| Pronouns | He/Him/His |
| Where are you located? | Japan |
| Do you need travel sponsorship from GNOME Foundation in order to join our event? | No |
