Abstract
With the 2035 deadline for post-quantum cryptography rapidly approaching, organizations must act immediately to ensure a smooth transition. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen speaks with Dustin Moody, a mathematician at NIST, to discuss the practical steps organizations should take to prepare for this monumental shift in cryptography. They explore the critical timeline, common challenges, and how the post-quantum cryptography migration can be effectively managed.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to build an effective PQC migration roadmap starting with a cryptographic inventory assessment.
- Why the 2035 deadline is just the end of the journey, not the beginning, of quantum-safe implementation.
- The essential role of crypto agility in maintaining long-term security resilience.
- How to evaluate whether hybrid cryptography schemes are right for your organization.
- Why “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks pose an immediate threat to sensitive data.
- Practical steps organizations can take in the next 12 months to begin PQC migration.
- How NIST’s standardization process is creating a toolbox of algorithms for different use cases.
- Why collaboration between government agencies, industry, and vendors is crucial for a successful transition.
Dustin Moody is a mathematician leading the post-quantum cryptography standardization project at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Since 2016, he has led one of the most consequential cryptographic initiatives of our time, selecting and standardizing algorithms that will secure digital systems against quantum threats. As the principal architect of NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards, Moody has played a pivotal role in establishing the 2035 migration timeline and crafting crucial guidance for organizations transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography. His work bridges the gap between theoretical cryptography and practical implementation, helping organizations understand and prepare for the post-quantum era through crypto agility, risk assessment, and strategic planning. Moody’s expertise, combined with his collaborative approach, makes him a leading authority on securing digital infrastructure against emerging quantum threats.
The year 2035 might sound far away, but if you’re a large organization, your migration timeline starts now. As Dustin Moody warns, this isn’t going to be a quick plug-and-play switch. The good news? NIST has laid out a clear roadmap. Here’s how to get started step by step.
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