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Post-Quantum Cryptography: How Azion Protects Your Data

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Artur Rossa and Marilia Bafutto Costa
Word Count
924
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2
Language
English
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Summary

Digital security is facing a significant challenge due to the advent of quantum computing, which threatens to undermine current cryptographic systems that protect sensitive online data. Quantum computers, capable of processing information using qubits and leveraging phenomena such as superposition and entanglement, could potentially break encryption methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography, which are foundational to global digital security. In response, the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), designed to withstand quantum attacks, is underway, with Azion already implementing PQC in production using a hybrid model that combines classical security with quantum resistance. The urgency of adopting PQC is underscored by the strategy known as Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL), where encrypted data is stored now to be decrypted once quantum computing becomes more viable. As governments and organizations push for compliance with new cryptographic standards, adopting PQC not only mitigates future risks but also provides a competitive edge, ensuring data protection and continuity in the evolving digital landscape.

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