Announcing quantum-safe Key Encapsulation Mechanisms in Cloud KMS
Quantum computing presents a new frontier for technology, and a new set of security challenges, too. A sufficiently powerful quantum computer could break the public-key cryptography systems we rely on today, posing a significant risk to individuals and organizations. Although that threat might be years away, building appropriate defenses can equally take years to build. Following our recent announcement of quantum-safe digital signatures in Google Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS), we are excited to expand our quantum-safe capabilities. We are now announcing support for post-quantum Key Encapsulation Mechanisms (KEMs) in Cloud KMS in preview, enabling customers to begin their [...]