Post-quantum cryptography: We invite you to a lecture by Simon Abelard (Université de Lorraine)

Few areas of cybersecurity are poised to become as pivotal a field in the coming years as post-quantum cryptography. Quantum computing and the threat of potential breaches of current cryptographic algorithms are driving intensive research efforts as well as public discourse that is often overly simplified and focused on fantastical scenarios.

This week, we have the opportunity to hear a lecture by a prominent international expert on post-quantum cryptography right here at the faculty. Simon Abelard earned his Ph.D. in computer science from the Université de Lorraine (2018). Today, he serves as an associate professor at EPITA in Paris and as a researcher at the Sorbonne. His main research topics include post-quantum cryptography in the broadest sense, ranging from algebraic cryptanalysis to the design and practical implementation of protocols. Recently, he has begun exploring the field of hybrid protocols that combine post-quantum and quantum cryptography.

• Topic: Post-quantum cryptography, cryptanalysis, and design
• When: Thursday, March 19, 2:00 PM
• Where: Room A218, FIT VUT

The lecture will be divided into two thematic sections. The introductory part will provide insight into research focused on the cryptanalysis of multivariate schemes using geometric approaches. The subsequent part will focus on encryption schemes for group broadcasting designed with an emphasis on efficient bandwidth utilization. These schemes are based on Boolean functions and tools of symmetric cryptography and are primarily intended for specific data transmission scenarios, such as in space or underwater.