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Background
As quantum computing advances, many cryptographic primitives currently used in privacy-preserving protocols face potential vulnerabilities. We need to incrementally document post-quantum (PQ) threats across the iptf-map knowledge base to help institutions understand the long-term security implications of their technology choices.
Objective
Perform a systematic pass through iptf-map content to add PQ threat documentation where relevant. The goal is not to catalog PQ-resistant alternatives, but to clearly surface the quantum-computing threat model for existing cryptographic approaches.
Scope
In Scope
- Document PQ vulnerabilities for cryptographic primitives used in patterns
- Flag "harvest now, decrypt later" (HNDL) risks for encryption schemes
- Note where proof systems have soundness breaks under quantum adversaries
- Specify security bit requirements in PQ context (e.g., "needs 256-bit security against quantum adversaries")
Out of Scope
- Comprehensive PQ-resistant architecture design
- Detailed migration strategies to PQ cryptography
- Implementation of PQ alternatives
Acceptance Criteria
- Audit all cryptographic primitives mentioned in patterns
- Add PQ threat notes to relevant pattern sections (typically in "Guarantees" or "Trade-offs")
- Use consistent terminology (e.g., "quantum adversary", "HNDL attack")
- Update affected patterns'
lastmoddates - Document changes in CHANGELOG.md
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