Overcoming Challenges in Post-Quantum Cryptography Adoption

Explore the practical challenges and solutions for implementing Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms in this 24-minute conference talk from the PKI Consortium. Discover how the cryptographic landscape is shifting away from traditional "silver bullet" solutions like RSA, ECC, and DH toward more complex PQC algorithms that present significant integration obstacles. Learn about real-world implementation scenarios including embedded systems utilizing LMS or ML-DSA signatures for component integrity verification, and understand the implications for image signature services regarding backend HSM operations and CNSA 2.0 compliance. Examine how purpose-built open-source PKI management tools can provide scalable and adaptable infrastructures to orchestrate post-quantum cryptographic operations effectively. Gain insights from Frank Michaud, Principal Engineer Tech Lead for Cisco Crypto Services, on navigating the paradigm shift toward quantum-resistant cryptography and overcoming the practical hurdles of PQC adoption in existing products and services.