Partners with ISARA to Provide Tools for
Preparing for the "Quantum Apocalypse"
In roughly the next decade, advances in quantum computing will eliminate the commercial viability of RSA and ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) encryption and digital signature algorithms, by which time all secrets must be protected by new quantum-resistant algorithms to remain secure.
At standard key sizes, RSA and ECC algorithms are effectively impossible to crack using brute force methods on a traditional computer. However, quantum computers are able to attack these algorithms many orders of magnitude faster than is possible with 1/0-gated computing architecture. Over time, that means all secrets protected with RSA or ECC will be exposed to potential theft. Quantum computers therefore threaten all of the world's communication, commerce, finance, transportation, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, research, education, and governmental functions. These consequences are so severe that they sometimes are referred to as the Quantum Apocalypse.
To help computer security experts and IT practitioners understand and prepare for this changing landscape, Sectigo today launched
As the cryptographic community standardizes on quantum-safe algorithms,
"The implementation of any new encryption technology carries risk before it has a chance to mature. The larger focus for organizations should be on building cryptographic agility, so that they're able to shift to new ciphers as they become available and the impact of quantum capabilities become real," wrote
Partnering with ISARA to Offer Quantum-Safe Certificates
Sectigo also announced today its partnership with
The first solution born of this new partnership, Sectigo's Quantum-Safe Certificate Toolkit includes the basic tools needed to create quantum-safe certificates for a variety of use cases, along with sample applications showing the use of quantum-safe algorithms. It contains scripts, algorithms, and other information needed for enterprises to issue private-root TLS certificates using candidate quantum-safe cryptography. Developers and security professionals can use these certificates to evaluate, build, and test systems as they prepare to roll out quantum-safe systems.
"Our partnership with ISARA provides Sectigo with a wealth of practical understanding of leading quantum-safe candidate algorithms and how to implement them," said
"Sectigo's broadly adopted certificate automation platforms are the deployment channel for quantum-safe cryptography," said
"Once we know which algorithms to use in each specific circumstance, CISOs will want the ability to push them out quickly. Sectigo's and ISARA's technical capabilities combine to make that possible," Soroko added.
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Sectigo is a cybersecurity technology leader providing digital identity solutions, including TLS/SSL certificates, web security, DevOps, IoT, and enterprise-grade PKI management. As the world's largest commercial Certificate Authority, with more than 700,000 customers worldwide and 20 years of experience delivering online trust solutions, Sectigo provides proven public and private trust solutions for securing web servers, digital identities, connected devices, and applications. Recognized for its award-winning innovations and best-in-class global customer support, Sectigo delivers the technologies required to secure the digital landscapes of today, as well as tomorrow. For more information, visit www.sectigo.com and follow @SectigoHQ.
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