Robust and efficient quantum-safe HTTPS
2 days ago
- #HTTPS security
- #Merkle Tree Certificates
- #quantum computing
- Chrome announces a new program to secure HTTPS certificates against quantum computers.
- IETF's PLANTS working group addresses challenges of quantum-resistant cryptography in TLS.
- Chrome is developing Merkle Tree Certificates (MTCs) for efficient post-quantum security.
- MTCs replace traditional PKI with compact Merkle Tree proofs, reducing bandwidth usage.
- MTCs ensure transparency by default, including certificates in a public tree.
- Chrome is experimenting with MTCs and plans a gradual rollout in three phases.
- Chrome will support traditional X.509 certificates with quantum-resistant algorithms for private PKIs.
- The initiative emphasizes security, simplicity, predictability, transparency, and resilience.
- Chrome remains committed to supporting current CA partners while building future infrastructure.