Recognizing the strengths of both methods, most real-world applications now use hybrid encryption. Here, a fast symmetric key encrypts the actual data, and an asymmetric algorithm secures that key.

Quantum algorithms, such as Shor’s and Grover’s, can efficiently break asymmetric encryption (e.g., RSA, ECC) and weaken symmetric encryption, necessitating the development of quantum-safe ...

NIST standards for quantum-safe encryption are due out this summer. As quantum computing advances, enterprises need to consider their encryption infrastructure and post-quantum security strategies.

Encryption is a cornerstone of digital security, but can be pretty difficult to understand, especially for all of us non-math people. Generally speaking, encryption safeguards sensitive data from ...