Quantum-Safe Security

• Sorry about the connectivity issues with last call! 
• CSA News
  • Upcoming events: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/events
    • Going to RSA? - Reach out to Hillary we're hoping to organize a QSS meet-up
  • Recent releases: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/research/artifacts/ 
  • Open peer reviews:  https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/research/#_initiative
• New time - 9:30 am PT/ 12:30pm ET / 6:30 pm CEST
  • Reach out to Hillary if want to be added to the calendar series
• Update on current activities
  • Quantum Physics 101 discussion - lively discussion was productive
    • Looking for someone to write a standard introductory paragraph that will be used
    • See what already exists that we can point to as well
  • Short articles
    • new position paper from the 4-agencies on QKD (blog series)
      • So far no traction, other volunteers welcome
    • Apple Using PQ3 for iMessage
      • Some are tentatively interested in short article
  • Collaboration with Cloud Key Management Group - https://docs.google.com/document/d/11z1XrFndttM1Kk96vf-LeNfod2GF3wjBYmP6rmC28-0/edit#heading=h.jila3fjjswb1
    • Beginning to build out their outline but would like QSS WG feedback
  • Crypto Newsletter; April 2024 : posted https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7180300818770731008
• Update on current documents
  • Security controls / Quantum Risk Matrix - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QDcgd6gecTlusD3xf5Ns4GEpnHbVk-JP/edit#gid=1050476024
    • Looking for feedback on the Implementation Guide column in the Implementation Guide sheet
  • AI and Quantum article
    • In an outline, some editions have been added
  • Paused:
    • Update of our white paper on Blockchain 
    • QKD & PQC 
• News from Quantum-Safe space
  • NSA Worries about Quantum Computer - https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/mar/25/nsa-fears-quantum-surprise-if-this-black-swan-even/
  • First demonstration of logical qubits https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2024/04/03/advancing-science-microsoft-and-quantinuum-de
  • And for your next vacation? https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/mcwhorter-family-trust-embarks-on-a-revolutionary-path-integrating-quantum-computing-in-luxury-wellness-chateaus-resorts/
• Events
• AOB
  • Know of any courses? Looking for opinions on this one - MIT xPRO's Quantum Computing Fundamentals program

Attachment(s)

2024 04 09 CSA QSS call.pptx   1.86 MB 1 version

Regarding the AOB on Meeting Minutes for 9th Apr, I attended  the online MIT Quantum Computing Fundamentals course last year, followed immediately by the Quantum Algorithms for Cybersecurity, Chemistry & Optimisation. For context, I am a current PhD cybersecurity student studying the implications on society of the introduction of quantum technologies.  I found the courses well-presented, the content comprehensive and the pace of tuition ideal.  Although the content was a little out of date in some places, due to the pace of development over the past 4-5 years, the fundamentals don't change.  Moving straight on to the Algorithms course was also a good idea and provided industrial and real-world context to the Fundamentals course.