Research Article
Encouraging the Adoption of Post-Quantum Hybrid Key Exchange in Network Security
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-030-90022-9_18, author={Alexandre Augusto Giron}, title={Encouraging the Adoption of Post-Quantum Hybrid Key Exchange in Network Security}, proceedings={Security and Privacy in Communication Networks. 17th EAI International Conference, SecureComm 2021, Virtual Event, September 6--9, 2021, Proceedings, Part II}, proceedings_a={SECURECOMM PART 2}, year={2021}, month={11}, keywords={Post-quantum cryptography Hybrid key exchange Network security}, doi={10.1007/978-3-030-90022-9_18} }- Alexandre Augusto Giron
Year: 2021
Encouraging the Adoption of Post-Quantum Hybrid Key Exchange in Network Security
SECURECOMM PART 2
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-90022-9_18
Abstract
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is under standardization, and a transition from “classic” cryptography to PQC is likely to occur. Combining classic cryptography with PQC in a Hybrid form can ease such transition. In this context, this research aims at the challenges of designing a Post-Quantum Hybrid Key Exchange (KEX). The focus here is on the hybrid forms and in their adoption in widely-used network protocols. The methodology of this research includes: (1) a systematic review of the challenges of the design of Hybrid KEX; (2) to evaluate proposals in network protocols (such as TLS 1.3); and (3) to provide security analysis for the proposals. It is believed that these hybrids will contribute to the evolution of network security: by giving protection against attackers with or without quantum capabilities but also minimizing possible compatibility issues.
