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A Cryptography Engineer's Perspective on Quantum Computing Timelines
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Recent developments indicate significant progress in the field of cryptographically-relevant quantum computers. This has prompted a shift in urgency regarding the implementation of quantum-resistant cryptography.
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- Praise: The deployment of FIPS 203 (ML-KEM) is crucial for securing protocols like TLS and SSH against future quantum threats, highlighting the importance of proactive measures in cryptography.
- Praise: The potential for offering PQ Encryption Migration as a Service indicates a significant market opportunity for startups, emphasizing the value of integrating post-quantum algorithms into existing technologies.
- Concern: The lengthy process of standardizing HPKE hybrid recipients reflects inefficiencies within the IETF, which could hinder timely advancements in cryptographic protocols.
- Concern: Concerns about the slow progress towards practical quantum computing devices capable of breaking public key cryptography suggest that the urgency for new standards may be overstated.