October 23, 2025, Darmstadt, Germany
Workshop “Quantentechnologie und Quantencomputer-resistente Sicherheit” – partially in German – organised by CAST e.V. (Competence Center for Applied Security Technology) at Fraunhofer SIT in Darmstadt (GER).
Asymmetric cryptographic methods are central components of modern IT infrastructures. They serve to achieve essential security goals in a variety of application scenarios – for example, through public key encryption, key exchange procedures and digital signatures. They can be used to secure access to IT systems and protect confidential data. For example, remote computers can be authenticated and secure communication channels to critical systems can be established.
But this security is facing a historic turning point: quantum computers. Since the publication of Peter Shor’s groundbreaking quantum algorithm (1994), it has been known that powerful quantum computers could break almost all currently used public key methods. This would put IT security as we know it at risk – with serious consequences for the economy, the state and society. In view of increasing investment in scalable quantum computers, it is now more important than ever for companies and organisations to develop strategies for migrating to quantum-secure systems.
The workshop provides participants with a clear understanding of the threat posed by quantum computers, presents appropriate countermeasures and highlights practical options for action. The insights gained should enable participants to make informed decisions and take the necessary steps to secure future IT systems.
Register here: https://cast-forum.de/workshops/infos/346
Origin of text: https://cast-forum.de/workshops/infos/346
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