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The FIDO2 and Post Quantum Cryptography Revolution, and HE, ZKP and MPC

HE — Homomorphic Encryption, ZKP — Zero Knowledge Proof, and MPC — Multipart Computation

With a number of highly successful spin-out companies, and two 4* rated impact case studies in the recent REF, we have an eye on the future. This involves trying to understand the key changes in our world, and put in place research which address these things. And, at our heart, is the love of cryptography, and it usage in systems which are secure and private by design. So, when this pops-up in your social media, it is a must-read [here]:

The review outlines the 30 year development of the Public key infrastruture (PKI) and projects this into a world of cloud computing, AI and quantum computers. Its main finds are:

• Venture activity in companies commercializing the FIDO2 standard suggests that fundamental innovation in public key encryption can produce large companies.
• FIDO2 tokens and quantum-safe cryptography will likely gain mainstream adoption by 2025, while privacy-enhanced computing will likely require further research until…