Ensuring Security & Trust in a Post-Quantum Environment

ZusammenfassungThe wisdom of humanity is growing faster than ever. So too is the evolution of technologies in general. The benefits and consequences of innovations are increasingly impacting daily life. Security, decision-making, and trust are no exceptions to this development. Twenty-five years ago, the work of Shor demonstrated that the security of well-established technologies will be at risk as soon as quantum computing becomes a reality. This challenge is being partly addressed by the quest for ‘‘post-quantum’’ cryptographic techniques while, in part, it can be mitigated by preparing for agility when it comes to implementing cryptography. The focus of our paper is to develop alternative visions and needs for future research and development in order to ensure security and trust in a post-quantum environment.