cryptography

Sovereign Cryptography and the Strategic Evolution of the Guomi Suite: A Technical Analysis of SM3 and SM4

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The global transition toward decentralised and sovereign cryptographic standards represents one of the most significant shifts in the history of information security. For decades, the international community relied almost exclusively on a handful of standards, primarily those vetted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States. However, the emergence of … Read more

Trump’s Executive Order 14144 Overhaul, Part 2: Analysis of Post Quantum Cryptography Clauses

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While Part 1 explored how the amendment reinforced a sanctions-led approach and repositioned AI policy within the broader cybersecurity doctrine, this second instalment shifts focus to its most understated move — the cryptographic recalibration. Executive Order 14144’s treatment of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) may appear procedural at first glance, but in its omissions and realignments lies … Read more

NIST selects HQC as the 5th Post-Quantum Algorithm: What you need to Know?

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The Evolution of Post-Quantum Cryptography: NIST’s Fifth Algorithm Selection and Its Impact Introduction Quantum computing is no longer just a theoretical curiosity—it is advancing towards real-world applications. With these advances comes a major challenge: how do we keep our data secure when today’s encryption methods become obsolete? Recognising this urgent need, the National Institute of … Read more

Why Do We Need Quantum-Resistant Security Standards?

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In October 2024, we discussed the profound implications of China’s quantum computing advancements and their potential to disrupt internet security. Quantum computers, with their unparalleled processing power, pose a direct threat to current encryption systems that secure global communications. Since then, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made significant strides in shaping … Read more

How Will China’s Quantum Advances Change Internet Security?

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Image Generated with Dalle 3 Introduction: Chinese scientists have recently announced that they have successfully cracked military-grade encryption using a quantum computer with 372 qubits, a significant achievement that underscores the rapid evolution of quantum technology. This breakthrough has sparked concerns across global cybersecurity communities as RSA-2048 encryption—a widely regarded standard—was reportedly compromised. However, while … Read more

What Makes SM2 Encryption Special? China’s Recommended Algorithm

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This article is intended for security enthusiasts or otherwise for people with an advanced understanding of Cryptography and some Programming. I have tried to give in some background theory a very basic implementation. Are there backdoors in AES and what is China’s response to it? The US NIST has been pushing AES as the standard … Read more