DISA has asked security researchers for help in securing the government’s IT infrastructure, amid concerns that future quantum computing developments could crack the codes protecting military networks. The agency is seeking projects that offer encryption algorithms which could withstand attacks. A prototype system will then be built and assessed on factors, such as the speed at which it generates keys on devices and the amount of equipment needed. The agency said the resulting technology could also be useful for encryption projects in industry.
The US Defense Information Systems Agency has asked security researchers for help in securing the government’s IT infrastructure, amid concerns that future quantum computing developments could crack the codes protecting military networks. The agency is seeking projects that offer encryption algorithms which could withstand attacks. A prototype system will then be built and assessed on factors, such as the speed at which it generates keys on devices and the amount of equipment needed. The agency said the resulting technology could also be useful for encryption projects in industry.