This $200,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) aims to enable a network instrument to measure the adoption rate of quantum-resistant encryption methods, also known as post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The instrument will allow universities and research centers to switch to PQC in order to safeguard sensitive data and scientific research, which is critical due to the rise of quantum computers that could crack current encryption. The project plans to: 1) track how quickly new encryption is being adopted, 2) measure any performance slowdowns caused by the new system, and 3) identify potential roadblocks for applications when migrating to the new cryptography. This project reflects NSF's mission to drive scientific discovery and foster technological innovation, with a focus on advancing the nation's cyberinfrastructure to be quantum-resistant and building public trust in the security of scientific computing.
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