September TASK: New Approaches to Encryption in Preparation for Quantum Computing

Live and in-person at TMU + Live-Streamed on Discord

Date: Wednesday, September 25
Time: 6:00 PM
In-Person Location: Daphne Cockwell Complex, 288 Church St (Room TBD)
Registration: Not required
Live-Stream: Although TASK is always best in-person, we will steam live again on Discord @ https://discord.gg/aXfY76xgVJ.

---

Topic: New Approaches to Encryption in Preparation for Quantum Computing

Speaker: Ryan MᶜRonald

This talk is a hands-on exploration of cryptographic techniques, and how to prepare for a future where quantum-resistant cryptography becomes essential. As quantum computing advances, many cryptographic systems currently in use may become vulnerable, leading to a pressing need for new approaches. NIST recently published new crypto standards in anticipation of this post-quantum threat - and to enable organizations to prepare in advance. In this talk you'll learn about:

• Recent advances in quantum computing;

• Techniques of and trends in modern cryptography;

• Some 'hands-on' experience with cryptographic tools;

• How to recognize cryptography thought to be quantum resistant; and

• How to prepare for post-quantum cryptography

Ryan MᶜRonald is a cybersecurity professional with over 30 years of Canadian and international consulting experience who is currently working in advanced research computing and quantum computing.

---

We look forward to see you all there!
The TASK Steering Committee