Quantum Key Distribution and the Future of Encryption

Presented at Black Hat Europe 2014, Oct. 16, 2014, 2:15 p.m. (30 minutes)

Quantum computing will bring tumultuous change to the world of information security in the coming decade. As multi-qubit systems use quantum algorithms to slice through even 4096-bit PK encryption in seconds, new Quantum Encryption will be required to ensure data security. Join Konstantinos for a look at real world experiments in Quantum Key Distribution that BT and partners have recently performed that show what the future of encryption will look like. Remember the panic after Heartbleed when SOME passwords needed to be changed? Imagine a day when ALL communications are at risk of eavesdropping via Quantum Computers - a day when only new systems that exploit the weirdness of quantum mechanics can ensure privacy.


Presenters:

  • Konstantinos Karagiannis - BT
    Konstantinos Karagiannis is the Global Technical Lead of Ethical Hacking for BT Security, and has been with the team for over eight years. A Principal Consultant, he specializes in hacking banking and financial applications. Prior to working at BT, Konstantinos worked as a consultant in application security and also tested security products for PC Magazine. Konstantinos started as a Physics major at Polytechnic University, and is probably the only working ethical hacker who is currently under contract to write a book that explains Quantum Computing to the masses.

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