This workshop addresses the various ways quantum information processing affects cryptography.

Firstly, quantum information processing enables a fundamentally new kind of cryptography that takes advantage of the eavesdropper detectability that is intrinsic to quantum mechanics. Some of these new quantum cryptographic protocols can be implemented with technologies that are currently available, in particular, quantum key distribution. Others have more demanding technological requirements such as quantum memory or even a quantum computer.
 
Furthermore, quantum computing allows a broader range of cryptanalytic attacks. Although most optimists believe it will take many years to build large-scale quantum computers capable of implementing these attacks, these new quantum attacks need to be considered today when assessing the long-term security of information protected with existing cryptographic tools. These new algorithmic capabilities also need to be considered when designing a new cryptographic infrastructure secure against quantum attacks.
 
Topics to be covered in this workshop include:
• Security of quantum key distribution.
• Other quantum cryptographic protocols.
• Quantum algorithms and their impact on cryptography
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** Banquet on Wednesday October 4 ($40 per person, 2 Alcoholic drinks included, tickets on sale Monday and Tuesday )