Mathematics
Lattice-based cryptography and post-quantum security
Quick fact
In 2024, NIST selected lattice-based schemes (CRYSTALS-Kyber and CRYSTALS-Dilithium) as the first post-quantum standards, because no known quantum algorithm can efficiently solve the underlying lattice problems—unlike the factoring and discrete log problems that secure our current internet.
Why this is interesting
Your bank, your messages, your medical records—all are protected by math that a quantum computer could one day crack. What kind of math could replace it and keep the internet safe?