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EPISODE 434
Broadcast Date:
October 22, 202412 minutes
Podcast Oct 22, 2024Root Causes 434: Did Researchers Break AES Using Quantum Annealing?
Reports suggest Chinese researchers used a quantum annealing computer to break AES. We clarify the findings and discuss the potential implications.
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How 90-Day certificates, PQC & crypto agility strengthen cybersecurity
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Oct 09, 202490-day certificates, PQC, and crypto agility are vital, interconnected strategies for proactive cybersecurity and preparing for future quantum threats.
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EPISODE 430
Broadcast Date:
October 9, 202414 minutes
Podcast Oct 09, 2024Root Causes 430: How Does a TLS Handshake Work?
In this episode we give a high level explanation of what happens in a TLS 1.3 handshake and then discuss what will happen when PQC is included.
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EPISODE 425
Broadcast Date:
September 27, 202411 minutes
Podcast Sep 27, 2024Root Causes 425: PQC Requirements for Voting Systems
In honor of the upcoming US elections, we describe the six main requirements for a post-quantum voting system.
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Quantum computing concerns & positive impacts
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Sep 19, 2024Quantum computing threatens encryption but offers security innovations like Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). Organizations must prepare now.
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Current state of quantum cryptography & why readiness is key
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Sep 09, 2024The quantum era threatens traditional cryptography. Quantum-resistant algorithms are emerging, and organizations must prepare for the coming changes.
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EPISODE 418
Broadcast Date:
September 6, 202418 minutes
Podcast Sep 06, 2024Root Causes 418: From Cryptographic Homogeneity to Heterogeneity
PQC will move us from cryptographic homogeneity to cryptographic heterogeneity, with multiple KEMs and DSAs eventually expected as ongoing standards.
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EPISODE 415
Broadcast Date:
August 27, 202420 minutes
Podcast Aug 27, 2024Root Causes 415: What Can I Do with These New FIPS PQC Standards?
NIST recently released PQC algorithmic standards in FIPS-203, 204, and 205. We describe what is necessary for enterprises to begin using these algorithms.
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EPISODE 413
Broadcast Date:
August 16, 20247 minutes
Podcast Aug 16, 2024Root Causes 413: NIST Releases Standards for Three PQC Algorithms
On August 13, 2024, NIST released its first three standards for PQC algorithms, ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA.
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EPISODE 411
Broadcast Date:
August 9, 202420 minutes
Podcast Aug 09, 2024Root Causes 411: PQC Security Levels
Repeat guest Bas Westerbaan of Cloudflare talks through the concept of "security levels" in post-quantum cryptography.
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EPISODE 408
Broadcast Date:
July 30, 202413 minutes
Podcast Jul 30, 2024Root Causes 408: Takeaways from Recent Conversations with PQC Experts
We recap key takaways from recent conversations about post-quantum cryptography (PQC) with leading experts.
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EPISODE 403
Broadcast Date:
July 12, 202421 minutes
Podcast Jul 12, 2024Root Causes 403: NIST PQC Contest Round 4 and Onramp with Dustin Moody
We are joined again by Dustin Moody, who leads the NIST search for PQC algorithms. We cover going-forward efforts, including Round 4 and the Onramp.