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| There is ongoing discussion about whether to use the term "post-quantum". "quantum ready". or "quantum resistant" to describe algorithms that resist CRQCs, and a consensus has not yet been reached. It is important to clarify that "post-quantum" refers to algorithms designed to withstand attacks by CRQCs and classical computers alike. These algorithms are based on mathematically hard cryptographic problems that neither CRQCs nor classical computers are expected to break. The term "quantum resistant" or "quantum ready" are generally used for algorithms which are synonymous with "post-quantum" algorithms. |
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Could you clarify the reason for removing the following line: 'The term "quantum resistant" or "quantum ready" are generally used for algorithms which are synonymous with "post-quantum" algorithms'?"
It was discussed in the WG to retain these terms.
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I felt this was covered sufficiently in paragraph 4 of Section 1 (reproduced below), and this was mostly repeating that information. I agree it's worth mentioning that all those terms are used!
PQC is sometimes referred to as "quantum-proof", "quantum-safe", or
"quantum-resistant". It is the development of cryptographic
algorithms designed to secure communication and data in a world where
quantum computers are powerful enough to break traditional
cryptographic systems, such as RSA and ECC. PQC algorithms are
intended to be resistant to attacks by quantum computers, which use
quantum-mechanical phenomena to solve mathematical problems that are
infeasible for classical computers.
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Thanks, I will re-add the line as follows:
This document uses any of these terms interchangeably to refer to such algorithms.
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