➀ The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is organizing the 4th Quantum Matters in Materials Science (QMMS) workshop; ➁ The workshop focuses on quantum phenomena in emerging materials and aims to streamline efforts in experimental and computational research; ➂ Key topics include the discovery of new materials, optimization of known quantum materials, and challenges in integrating next-generation materials into integrated circuits.
Recent #NIST news in the semiconductor industry
➀ PQShield contributed to the development of NIST's new PQC standards, marking a significant milestone for post-quantum cryptography implementation.
➁ The company is working on replacing traditional encryption methods like RSA with PQC approaches, focusing on secure transitions amidst evolving threats.
➂ PQShield is collaborating with semiconductor manufacturers and expanding partnerships to develop PQC solutions and meet the growing demand for quantum-safe products.
➀ TU Graz has developed hardware for NIST post-quantum cryptography standards with additional security measures; ➁ The team is working on hardware-based coprocessors like KaLi to support PQC algorithms; ➂ They have also developed techniques like 'Kavach' to enhance the physical security of cryptographic implementations.
➀ The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the world's first three post-quantum cryptography standards, including two algorithms developed by IBM. ➁ These standards aim to protect encrypted data from potential cyberattacks using quantum computers. ➂ IBM is also developing additional algorithms for future standardization, continuing its efforts to make the world quantum-safe.