DevFest 2025 | Beyond the Code: The Future of Quantum-Safe Cryptography 🔮

DevFest 2025: Building Safe, Secure and Scalable Solutions with AI and Cloud.

This year, DevFest 2025 will empower developer communities worldwide to architect the future. We'll focus on driving the practical integration of AI and Google Cloud into their solutions. 

Beyond the Code: The Future of Quantum-Safe Cryptography 

• In this final and forward-looking session, we'll look beyond the immediate transition and explore the long-term future of quantum-safe cryptography. 
• What happens after the current NIST standards? 
• We'll discuss emerging research areas and the concept of a universal "Security Wrapper"—a modular, flexible architectural pattern that allows for seamless integration of new cryptographic algorithms as they are developed. This session is designed for advanced learners and those interested in building truly resilient, future-ready systems. 
• We'll conclude the series with an open Q&A and a community brainstorming session to discuss how we can collectively prepare for the next generation of cryptographic challenges.

Key Themes:

• Future of Cryptography 🚀
• Emerging Algorithms 🆕
• Architectural Patterns 🏛️
• Cryptographic Agility 🤹
• Community Collaboration 🤝

Recommended background:

Attendance at all previous sessions is highly recommended to fully appreciate this final, forward-looking discussion.

Recommended Resources: PQC & Cryptographic Agility

This collection of resources is organized to help you explore the official standards, understand the strategic implications, and find practical guidance for implementation.

Official Standards and Government Guidance

• NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization Project: This is the most critical resource. The site provides links to the official standards, including FIPS 203 (ML-KEM), FIPS 204 (ML-DSA), and FIPS 205 (SLH-DSA). Link: https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/post-quantum-cryptography/publications
• CISA's Post-Quantum Cryptography Initiative: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) provides a roadmap for organizations to prepare for the PQC transition. This is an essential read for understanding the strategic and operational aspects. Link: https://www.cisa.gov/quantum

Whitepapers and Educational Materials

• Google Cloud's PQC Resources: Google's cryptography team provides an excellent, developer-focused perspective on PQC, including their "Quantum Threat Model" and practical advice on hybrid deployments. Link: https://cloud.google.com/security/resources/post-quantum-cryptography
• The PQC Migration Handbook by TNO: A comprehensive guide that offers concrete steps for defining a PQC deployment strategy, including a section on cryptographic agility. This is a great resource for security professionals and leaders. Link: https://publications.tno.nl/publication/34643386/fXcPVHsX/TNO-2024-pqc-en.pdf

Cryptographic Agility

• IBM Quantum Computing Blog on Crypto-Agility: This article explains why crypto-agility is so important for the PQC transition, touching on architectural patterns, automation, and governance. Link: https://www.ibm.com/quantum/blog/crypto-agility
• NIST's Considerations for Achieving Crypto Agility: A whitepaper from NIST that provides an in-depth survey of current approaches, discussing the challenges and tradeoffs of achieving crypto-agility. Link: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/CSWP/NIST.CSWP.39.ipd.pdf

Implementation and Tools

• Open Quantum Safe (OQS) Project: OQS is an open-source project that provides an implementation of PQC algorithms and is integrated into widely used cryptographic libraries like OpenSSL and OpenSSH. This is a must-see for developers. Link: https://openquantumsafe.org/
• Google's Tink Library: An open-source cryptographic library that provides a high-level API to help developers use cryptographic algorithms securely, including support for PQC algorithms. Link: https://github.com/google/tink

What is AI Quantum Clubs?

Building upon the foundations of our AI Study Jams and AI Math Clubs, the AI Quantum Clubs campaign is designed to explore the crucial and rapidly evolving world of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

This initiative focuses on equipping developers and enthusiasts with the knowledge to understand and address the looming quantum threat to our digital security. We will provide a clear, intuitive path to learning about new quantum-resistant algorithms and how to implement them in a way that future-proofs our code and infrastructure.

Let's learn together! Strengthen your skills and take the next step on your journey to becoming a future-ready developer.

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