The field of cryptography is moving towards post-quantum security, with a focus on developing secure communication systems that can withstand quantum attacks. Researchers are exploring new cryptographic constructions, such as Anamorphic Cryptography and the Hashed Fractal Key Recovery problem, which offer innovative solutions to the challenges posed by quantum computers. Additionally, there is a growing interest in optimizing existing cryptographic algorithms, such as AES and digital signatures, for better performance and security. Noteworthy papers in this area include AESHA3, which proposes a novel approach to sub-key generation for AES using SHA-3, and Bi-SamplerZ, which presents a hardware-efficient Gaussian sampler architecture for quantum-resistant Falcon signatures. These advances have the potential to significantly impact the development of secure communication systems in the future.
Advances in Post-Quantum Cryptography and Secure Communication
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LightDSA: A Python-Based Hybrid Digital Signature Library and Performance Analysis of RSA, DSA, ECDSA and EdDSA in Variable Configurations, Elliptic Curve Forms and Curves
Bi-SamplerZ: A Hardware-Efficient Gaussian Sampler Architecture for Quantum-Resistant Falcon Signatures