Google Cloud introduces quantum-safe digital signatures in KMS

Google Cloud has introduced quantum-safe digital signatures to its Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS), making them available in preview. The tech giant says this initiative aligns with the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards, addressing future risks of quantum computing breaking classic encryption schemes. With Google Cloud being used by financial institutions, large enterprises, government agencies, critical infrastructure units, and software developers, the introduction of quantum-safe encryption is crucial for safeguarding sensitive data from advanced attacks. Quantum-ready Cloud KMS Cloud KMS is Google Cloud's encryption key management tool used for securely generating, storing, and managing cryptographic keys that encrypt and sign data. By using conventional public-key cryptography such as RSA and ECC, customers run the risk of having their data exposed in the future via what is known as 'harvest now, decrypt ... Read full article.