2.8.3 - Quantum Cryptography and Ephemeral Keys	  Week of April 1
 
3.2.3 - Database Security  Week of April 8
 
1.2.16 - Cryptographic Attacks	 
 
2.3.3 - Secure Coding Techniques	 
 
2.1.2 - Data Sovereignty and Protection	 

Due Date: April 2, 2024
Assignment
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Quantum cryptography is a branch of cryptography that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to secure communication and protect information from being intercepted or compromised. Unlike traditional cryptographic techniques, which rely on mathematical problems that are difficult for classical computers to solve, quantum cryptography uses the behavior of particles at the quantum level (like photons) to create a secure communication channel. The most well-known application of quantum cryptography is Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), which enables two parties to produce a shared random secret key known only to them, which can then be used to encrypt and decrypt messages. The security of QKD is based on the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, such as the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and quantum entanglement, ensuring that any attempt at eavesdropping can be detected.

Ephemeral keys play a critical role in modern cryptography, including quantum cryptography, by enhancing security through the use of temporary keys for encryption. An ephemeral key is a random encryption key generated for each interaction or session, used once and then discarded. This ensures that even if a key is compromised, it can only be used to decrypt data from that specific session, significantly reducing the potential impact of a security breach. Ephemeral keys are a cornerstone of secure communication protocols, such as TLS (Transport Layer Security), providing forward secrecy—a property ensuring that the compromise of long-term keys does not compromise past session keys, thus keeping past communications secure even if current keys are compromised.

Together, quantum cryptography and the use of ephemeral keys represent a robust approach to securing data and communications, especially in the face of evolving technological advances and the potential future threats posed by quantum computing to traditional encryption methods.

Due Date: April 3, 2024

2.8.3-Quantum Cryptography and Ephemeral Keys
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Amanda Success (Period 9)
Monday December 25, 2023
Seat 99 (Grade level 13)
Cyber Fundamentals

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Amanda Success (Period 9)
Monday December 25, 2023
Seat 99 (Grade level 13)
Cyber Fundamentals
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