FAU REU Summer Project

BRAXTON MCLEAN

About Me – Braxton McLean

This slide introduces the presenter, Braxton McLean, who is presenting his summer research project as part of the FAU REU program.

Cryptography

• Information or communication secure
• "One way math," i.e. Discrete Logarithm Problem
• Current encryption: large, prime integers (RSA, ECC)
• Small devices and security
• Quantum computers and encryption

Post-Quantum Cryptography and IoT

• Public-key encryption vulnerable
• Quantum resistant encryption = "Post-Quantum Cryptography"
• New methods, same premise
• Search for usability, efficiency, and scalability
• IoT security - Incredibly dependent
• Device resources are limited

My Work - Multiplier Design in VHDL

• Exponentiation – large portion of the work in cryptographic schemes
• Multiplier efficiency – small improvements lead to great efficiency gain
• Task: multiplier implementation and improvements
• First steps – Theory, math, research papers
• Following – VHDL and circuity design
• Final – Available improvements

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