IoT in the Quantum Crosshairs: A FIPS-Guided Defense Strategy (E30c)
The Internet of Things (IoT) faces an unprecedented threat from quantum computing advancements. This talk explores the necessity of a defense-in-depth, quantum-safe IoT architecture guided by FIPS validation standards. It examines vulnerabilities in current IoT security measures against quantum attacks and investigates NIST’s newly released post-quantum cryptography standards and their relevance to IoT-reliant industries. The talk emphasizes the global nature of the quantum threat to IoT ecosystems and issues a call to action for IoT device manufacturers. It underscores the urgency of securing interconnected systems and explores practical steps that manufacturers can take today to prepare for the quantum-resistant future.