Tag: cryptography
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Survey Surfaces Limited Amount of Post Quantum Cryptography Progress
A survey of 1,042 senior cybersecurity managers in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Australia finds only 5% have implemented quantum-safe encryption, even though 69% recognize the risk quantum computing poses to legacy encryption technologies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/survey-surfaces-limited-amount-of-post-quantum-cryptography-progress/
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Preparing for the post-quantum era: a CIO’s guide to securing the future of encryption
Here’s why CIOs must lead post-quantum cryptography adoption in 2025 to secure digital assets and future-proof organizations. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/quantum-computing-cio-pqc-preparation-2025/
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IAM 2025: Diese 10 Trends entscheiden über Ihre Sicherheitsstrategie
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, best-practice, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, conference, credentials, crypto, cryptography, detection, dora, framework, governance, iam, identity, iot, kritis, login, mfa, nis-2, resilience, risk, risk-analysis, service, strategy, threat, tool, zero-trustDie Kernaussage der EIC Conference 2025: IAM ist ein ganzheitlicher Architekturansatz und kein Toolset. Identity & Access Management (IAM) ist nicht länger eine Frage der Tool-Auswahl, sondern der Architektur. Diese Kernaussage prägte die European Identity and Cloud Conference 2025, die vom 6. bis 9. Mai in Berlin stattfand. Mit über 1.500 Teilnehmern, 300 Rednern und…
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Just 5% of Enterprises Have Deployed Quantum-Safe Encryption
DigiCert survey finds only 5% of global businesses are using post-quantum cryptography First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/just-5-enterprises-quantumsafe/
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Why the Finance Sector Must Lead the Shift to Post-Quantum Cryptography
Quantum computing is not some far-off theory anymore, and the threat to today’s encryption is real with the clock running for organizations to be resilient. And for banks and finance organizations sitting on mountains of sensitive data, the urgency to prepare for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is growing. With Q-day (the day a powerful quantum computer……
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Quantum supremacy: Cybersecurity’s ultimate arms race has China way in front
Tags: ai, authentication, automation, backup, banking, breach, business, china, ciso, computing, control, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, jobs, military, ml, nist, risk, service, skills, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayThe DeepSeek/Qwen factor: What we learned from recent AI advances, such as DeepSeek and Qwen, that caught the world by surprise is that China’s technology is much more advanced than anyone anticipated. I’d argue that this is a leading indicator that China’s quantum computing capabilities are also in absolute stealth-mode development and ahead of the…
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NCSC Guidance on “Advanced Cryptography”
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre just released its white paper on “Advanced Cryptography,” which it defines as “cryptographic techniques for processing encrypted data, providing enhanced functionality over and above that provided by traditional cryptography.” It includes things like homomorphic encryption, attribute-based encryption, zero-knowledge proofs, and secure multiparty computation. It’s full of good advice. I…
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Quantum computer threat spurring quiet overhaul of internet security
Cryptography experts said a “Cambrian explosion” of standards is on its way as a response to worries over quantum computers breaking current algorithms. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cloudflare-ibm-quantum-security-cryptography-migration/
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The 14 most valuable cybersecurity certifications
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, automation, best-practice, blockchain, blueteam, china, cisa, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, conference, control, country, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, government, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, intelligence, Internet, jobs, kali, law, linux, malware, metric, microsoft, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, skills, threat, training, vulnerability, windowsIndustry recognition Who’s to say one certification is more respected than another? Such criteria can be very subjective, so we turned to the most direct and unbiased source to cut through the ambiguity: job listings. In addition to education, skills, and qualifications, employers often specify certs they seek in their ideal candidate. These mentions carry…
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2025 The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
Tags: access, attack, cloud, compliance, computer, conference, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, international, lessons-learned, network, nist, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, software, strategy, technology, tool2025 The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology divya Tue, 04/29/2025 – 07:48 It is no surprise that the United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). Not only does it mark the 100-year point since quantum physics were discovered, but for those who have been following, the…
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China Claims U.S. Cyberattack Targeted Leading Encryption Company
China has accused U.S. intelligence agencies of carrying out a sophisticated cyberattack against one of its foremost commercial cryptography providers, resulting in the theft of vast amounts of sensitive data. The allegations were announced in a report published Monday by China’s National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center (CNCERT), intensifying digital tensions between the…
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What is the xBOM?
Tags: cloud, cryptography, cyber, Hardware, international, resilience, risk, sbom, service, software, supply-chain, technology, tool -
Latest Mustang Panda Arsenal: PAKLOG, CorKLOG, and SplatCloak – P2
This is Part 2 of our two-part technical analysis on Mustang Panda’s new tools. For details on ToneShell and StarProxy, go to Part 1.IntroductionIn addition to the new ToneShell variants and StarProxy, Zscaler ThreatLabz discovered two new keyloggers used by Mustang Panda that we have named PAKLOG and CorKLOG as well as an EDR evasion…
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Cloud, Cryptography Flaws in Mobile Apps Leak Enterprise Data
Cloud misconfigurations and cryptography flaws plague some of the top apps used in work environments, exposing organizations to risk and intrusion. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/cloud-cryptography-flaws-mobile-apps-expose-enterprise-data
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Wie PKI in vier Schritten bereit für das Quantenzeitalter wird
Tags: cryptographyDas Quantenzeitalter ist nahe. In wenigen Jahren schon werden Angreifern die ersten Quantencomputer mit solch hoher Rechenleistung zur Verfügung stehen, dass sie derzeit noch als sicher geltende Verschlüsselungsalgorithmen innerhalb kürzester Zeit werden “šknacken’ können. Doch ist die Entwicklung der Post-Quantum-Cryptography (PQC) neuer quantenresistenter Algorithmen glücklicherweise schon weit vorangeschritten. Im Sommer des vergangenen Jahres […] First…
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Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
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Linux Firewall IPFire 2.29 Launches with Post-Quantum Encryption and System Enhancements
The open-source Linux firewall solution, IPFire, has officially released its latest version, IPFire 2.29 Core Update 193. This landmark update introduces cutting-edge post-quantum encryption capabilities for IPsec tunnels, along with extensive system upgrades to bolster security, performance, and hardware optimization for the long term. Post-Quantum Cryptography for a More Secure Future In a major step forward […]…
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Using Post-Quantum Planning to Improve Security Hygiene
With careful planning, the transition to post-quantum cryptography can significantly improve security and risk management for the present and future. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/post-quantum-planning-security-hygiene
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Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for a Quantum Future
As quantum computing continues to evolve, the security of our digital infrastructure is under increasing scrutiny. While quantum computers promise groundbreaking advancements, they also pose a significant threat to the cryptographic algorithms that protect sensitive information across the internet. Enter Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) which is our path to quantum safe security. In this blog, we’ll……
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The SQL Server Crypto Detour
Tags: access, api, backup, credentials, crypto, cryptography, data, encryption, jobs, microsoft, password, service, sql, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsAs part of my role as Service Architect here at SpecterOps, one of the things I’m tasked with is exploring all kinds of technologies to help those on assessments with advancing their engagement. Not long after starting this new role, I was approached with an interesting problem. A SQL Server database backup for a ManageEngine’s…
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Navigating the Quantum Shift: A Practical Approach to Crypto-Agility with PQC-Enabled PKI
The conversation around quantum computing is shifting from theory to reality, especially when it’s centered on security and mounting threats against current encryption algorithms. The UK National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) recent guidance on “PQC Migration Timelines” underscores the urgency for organizations to transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Urgency is being driven by the rising……
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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup 31 March 2025
Tags: attack, best-practice, browser, chrome, computing, cryptography, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, framework, google, government, healthcare, incident, infrastructure, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, software, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayUK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup – 31 March 2025 Welcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. UK Warned of Inadequate Readiness Against State-Backed Cyberattacks Cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm over the UK’s growing vulnerability to state-sponsored cyber threats. A…
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Post-quantum cryptography and the future of online safety
In this Help Net Security video, Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure, explores the rising urgency of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and what organizations must do to prepare. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/28/post-quantum-cryptography-video/
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7 cutting-edge encryption techniques for reimagining data security
Tags: ai, computer, cryptography, data, dns, encryption, government, ibm, identity, nist, office, privacy, risk, software, technology, trainingPrivate information retrieval: Securing a database is fairly straightforward. Protecting the privacy of the users, however, is a bit more difficult. Private information retrieval algorithms make it possible for people to search the database for specific blocks of data without revealing too much to the database owner.This extra layer of protection relies on scrambling larger…
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ETSI launches first post-quantum encryption standard
European telco standards body launches its first post-quantum cryptography cyber standard, covering the security of critical data and communications First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366621214/ETSI-launches-first-post-quantum-encryption-standard
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Quantenschlüssel aus der Sicht des CISO
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) dient dazu, Verschlüsselungsschlüssel sicher zwischen zwei Parteien zu verteilen.Der sogenannte Q-Day, an welchem Quantencomputer leistungsstark genug sind aktuelle Standardmethoden der Verschlüsselung zu knacken, rückt näher. Eine der Lösungen, welche zum Schutz vor dieser Quantenbedrohung entwickelt wurde, ist die sogenannte Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). Das Potenzial von QKD ist immens, ihr aktueller…
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SHARED INTEL QA: Forrester highlights why companies need to strive for ‘cryptoagility’ today
Quantum computing’s ability to break today’s encryption may still be years away”, but security leaders can’t afford to wait. Forrester’s The Future of Quantum Security makes it clear: the transition to quantum-safe cryptography must start now. Related: Quantum standards come of “¦ (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/shared-intel-qa-forrester-highlights-why-companies-need-to-strive-for-cryptoagility-today/