As technology advances, so do the threats to digital security. What steps are scientists taking to raise awareness of cybersecurity and the complexities of quantum-related risks? Dustin Moody, a mathematician in NIST's Computer Security Division, joins the podcast to share his expert insights.

Dustin Moody, a leading figure in the field, heads the post-quantum cryptography project at NIST. With a Ph.D. from the University of Washington, his research focuses on elliptic curves and their applications in cryptography. He leverages this deep knowledge to develop new solutions that protect us from the future of quantum computing – instilling confidence in the security of our digital world…

Hit play to discover:

• The mathematics that underpins the security of cryptosystems.
• What post-quantum cryptography is, and how researchers are working to enhance it. 
• Problems that quantum computers are susceptible to. 
• How long it takes for quantum computers to break through standard digital security walls. 

Ready to dive deeper into the world of quantum-related cybersecurity? Click here to learn more about Dustin and his groundbreaking work at NIST! 

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C