Abstract for HONS 04/21
McEliece Post Quantum Cryptography for IoT
Juliet Samandari
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
University of Canterbury
Abstract
Quantum computers are computers that will function in a completely different way to standard computers and due to this render all our current cryptographic standards ineffective. To combat this, post quantum cryptographic standards that will keep information and communication secure, even after quantum computers are available, are being evaluated. A thorough evaluation of post quantum cryptographic standards requires inclusion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices because these devices will need to provide continued security in a post quantum environment, but have different considerations to other devices. In this report, we outline an analysis of the McEliece post quantum cryptosystem and its possible use for IoT devices. We have concluded that there is a possibility for Classic McEliece to be used for IoT devices. However, these will need to be IoT devices that are less resource constrained in order for the use of Classic McEliece to be practical.
