AI And Quantum Computing Threaten Encryption And Data Security
Security Boulevard, Tuesday, December 5,2023
As the business world continues to find innovative ways to apply AI to accelerate growth and streamline operations, a similar trajectory of inventive thinking is emerging in the cyberthreat landscape. While only theoretical at this juncture, one of the big concerns about AI, when combined with quantum computing, is that there is a possibility that what is encrypted at present could be decrypted in the future.
This is enough of a security concern to give pause to even the most experienced technologists. So, how are AI advancements, including generative AI, jeopardizing traditional data security techniques such as encryption and how can emerging new risks be mitigated?
The Relationship Between AI, Quantum Computing and Encryption
Encryption is a foundational element of data security, so the potential impacts of AI should be considered carefully. Overall, the unique attributes of AI, and particularly those of generative AI, have the potential to significantly improve the development of encryption algorithms themselves, the management of encryption keys, the control of access and administrative rights, etc.