Quantum Cryptography and managing its Threats and Opportunities
How do we make systems Quantum Safe?
About
The IET Ottawa, co-hosted by the IEEE Ottawa are pleased to offer:
Quantum cryptography has traditionally been defined as the application of quantum mechanics to secure communication, with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) as its most recognized example. However, this lecture redefines and expands the scope of quantum cryptography by introducing groundbreaking innovations such as the Quantum Permutation Pad (QPP) and Quantum Encryption in Phase Space (QEPS). These advancements leverage quantum principles to address modern cryptographic challenges and secure critical infrastructure.
In this session, we will explore:
1. The current landscape of quantum cryptography: Traditional definitions, applications like QKD, and their inherent limitations.
2. Redefining quantum cryptography: How QPP introduces quantum-secure symmetric encryption through its matrix representation and asymmetric encryption via its arithmetic representation, alongside the versatility of QEPS in achieving infrastructure-level security.
3. The intersection of quantum and post-quantum cryptography (PQC): Integrating classical cryptography with quantum principles to counter quantum threats effectively.
Join us as we navigate the future of cryptography in the quantum era, uncovering how these innovations address emerging risks and ensure a secure digital world for decades to come.
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19 Feb 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Organiser
- Ottawa Local Network
Registration information
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Speakers
Dr Randy Kuang
Chief Scientist - Quantropi Inc.
Randy is a distinguished quantum physicist with a doctorate, renowned for his exceptional research contributions. His groundbreaking work in calculating electron capture cross-sections has garnered acclaim, with NASA honoring the research by naming it after him. Randy's expertise extends beyond academia, where he has excelled in information technology roles, serving as a senior network researcher and developer at Nortel. As the co-founder of inBay Technologies, he held the position of Chief Technology Officer, driving the company's cybersecurity platform to success. Currently, Randy serves as the Chief Scientist at Quantropi Inc., a company he co-founded, leading advancements in Quantum Cryptography.
With a prolific track record as an inventor, Randy holds an impressive portfolio over 40 U.S. patents spanning various technology domains. Notably, his pioneering work includes securing the first patent for two-level authentication, a contribution that significantly influenced the widespread adoption of the Fast Identity Online (FIDO) standard. Randy's recent innovations encompass Quantum Encryption with Quantum Permutation Pad (QPP), the Homomorphic Polynomial Public Key (HPPK) for Key Encapsulation Mechanism and digital signature schemes, and Quantum Encryption in Phase Space (QEPS) for secure coherent optical communications
Reasons to attend
Laern basic principles of quantum cryptography, its threats and opportunities.
Programme
If you arrive between 6pm and 6.30pm please see David Mann or John Vines in the lower bar area. (last minute change)
Social get together 6.30pm to 7.15pm in the upstairs bar.
7.15 pm Introductions (Tea, Coffee and Snacks are available)
7.30 pm to 8.15 pm Lecture
8.15 pm to 9.00 pm Q&A