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technology10 days ago•2 min saved

Cloudflare to Launch Quantum-Safe Web Certificates in 2027

Cloudflare announced plans to become a public certificate authority (CA) issuing quantum-resistant Merkle Tree Certificates (MTCs) starting in Q1 2027. This move addresses the threat of quantum computers breaking current encryption by using a hybrid system that maintains compatibility with legacy devices. The company is acquiring a trusted root from GlobalSign to ensure broad device support and aims to make the transition transparent and free for all users.

via Ars Technica|

#cloudflare #globalsign #merkle-tree-certificates

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Chrome ramps to quantum-proof HTTPS with Merkle-tree certificates

Chrome is testing quantum-resistant HTTPS that uses Merkle-tree proofs, letting browsers verify certificates with tiny proofs instead of large data; a Tree Head signs millions of certs, keeping the data near 64 bytes. The plan for a broader rollout runs through 2027 with a parallel quantum-resistant trust store and mandatory certificate transparency, while traditional certificates remain as a safety net during the transition.

via TechSpot|

#certificate-transparency #google-chrome #merkle-tree-certificates