<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Post-quantum (or quantum-resistant) cryptography refers to a set of cryptographic algorithms that are thought to remain secure even in the world of quantum computers. These algorithms are usually considered to be inefficient because of their big keys, or their running time. However, if quantum computers became a reality, security professionals will not have any other choice, but to use these algorithms. Lamport signature is a hash based one-time digital signature algorithm that is thought to be quantum-resistant. In this paper we will describe some simulation results related to the efficiency of the Lamport signature.</p></abstract>

Post-quantum (or quantum-resistant) cryptography refers to a set of cryptographic algorithms that are thought to remain secure even in the world of quantum computers. These algorithms are usually considered to be inefficient because of their big keys, or their running time. However, if quantum computers became a reality, security professionals will not have any other choice, but to use these algorithms. Lamport signature is a hash based one-time digital signature algorithm that is thought to be quantum-resistant. In this paper we will describe some simulation results related to the efficiency of the Lamport signature.

On the Efficiency of the Lamport Signature Scheme

Land Forces Academy Review

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Post-quantum (or quantum-resistant) cryptography refers to a set of cryptographic algorithms that are thought to remain secure even in the world of quantum...

On the Efficiency of the Lamport Signature Scheme

Publié en ligne: 22 sept. 2020

Pages: 275 - 280

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/raft-2020-0033

Mots clés
digital signature, post-quantum cryptography, hash functions

© 2020 Daniel Zentai, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

On the Efficiency of the Lamport Signature Scheme

Publié en ligne: 22 sept. 2020

Pages: 275 - 280

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/raft-2020-0033

Mots clésdigital signature, post-quantum cryptography, hash functions

© 2020 Daniel Zentai, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Mots clés
digital signature, post-quantum cryptography, hash functions