What is Quantum Key Distribution?

This is a low bandwidth technique where a dedicated quantum link is provided between two points, and quantum mechanical effects are used to ensure that information transfer is secure and private.

Where does data harvesting occur?

Encrypted data can be intercepted and harvested at various points, including the user's server, through BGP hijacking, tapping undersea cables, and satellite data interception, posing risks of future decryption and exploitation of the data by adversaries using quantum computing capabilities.

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Why is Qrypt's Quantum Key Generation (QKG) a pertinent solution now, and how does it complement NIST PQC in mitigating quantum threats?

Q: Why is Qrypt's Quantum Key Generation (QKG) a pertinent solution now, and how does it complement NIST PQC in mitigating quantum threats?

Qrypt's QKG provides immediate mitigation against quantum threats by enabling independent generation and non-transmission of encryption keys, safeguarding against potential future decryption. It complements NIST PQC by providing an additional layer of security, especially against HNDL attacks, and ensuring data security during the transition to post- quantum cryptographic standards.

Qrypt’s Quantum Key Generation (QKG) addresses the imminent threat posed by quantum computing and particularly ‘harvest now, decrypt later’ (HNDL) attacks by enabling the generation of encryption keys without transmission. This method ensures that even if future quantum computers can break current encryption, the keys cannot be harvested and used for decryption. While NIST PQC provides a framework for future-proof cryptographic standards, QKG offers an immediate solution to safeguard data during the transition to these standards. By avoiding key transmission, QKG nullifies the risk of interception and future decryption, providing a robust and complementary layer of security alongside NIST PQC. Thus, implementing Qrypt now ensures that data remains secure during the gradual adoption and implementation of NIST PQC standards.

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