"In 1995, Russell Impagliazzo of the University of California, San Diego broke down the question of hardness into a set of sub-questions that computer scientists could tackle one piece at a time. To summarize the state of knowledge in this area, he described five possible worlds — fancifully named Algorithmica, Heuristica, Pessiland, Minicrypt and Cryptomania — with ascending levels … Continue reading Which Computational Universe Do We Live In?
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N.S.A. Research Director Interview
"In his first interview as leader of the NSA's Research Directorate, Gil Herrera lays out challenges in quantum computing, cybersecurity, and the technology American intelligence needs to master to secure and spy into the future."-Patrick Howell O'Neill, "Meet the NSA spies shaping the future." Technology Review. February 1, 2022. The leader of the National Security … Continue reading N.S.A. Research Director Interview
Cryptography from the Ground Up
"One of the most interesting and useful things computers can do for us is cryptography. We can hide messages, validate identities, and even build entire trustless distributed systems. Cryptography not only defines our modern world, but is a big part of how we will build the world of the future.However, unless you want to dedicate … Continue reading Cryptography from the Ground Up
CryptoHack.org
"CryptoHack is a fun platform for learning cryptography. The emphasis is on breaking bad implementations of "modern" crypto, such as AES, RSA, and Elliptic-curve. The format is a series of puzzles that teach small lessons and motivate further research."-cryptohack.org Not hard enough? Try CryptoPals.com.
A (Relatively Easy to Understand) Primer on Elliptic Curve Cryptography | Ars Technica
"If you just want the gist, here's the TL;DR version: [Elliptical Curve Crytography,] ECC is the next generation of public key cryptography, and based on currently understood mathematics, it provides a significantly more secure foundation than first-generation public key cryptography systems like RSA. If you're worried about ensuring the highest level of security while maintaining … Continue reading A (Relatively Easy to Understand) Primer on Elliptic Curve Cryptography | Ars Technica
WireGuard VPN review: A new type of VPN offers serious advantages | Ars Technica
"WireGuard is a new type of VPN that aims to be simpler to set up and maintain than current VPNs and to offer a higher degree of security. The software is free and open source—it's licensed GPLv2, the same license as the Linux kernel—which is always a big plus in my book. It's also designed … Continue reading WireGuard VPN review: A new type of VPN offers serious advantages | Ars Technica
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