# Security in an IoT post quantum world – Paul Clayson – Ep145

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Published: 2020-11-05T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The massive expansion of IoT creates a critical security vacuum, with over 98% of devices lacking adequate protection. This episode explores how lightweight, post-quantum encryption can secure even the smallest sensors without the overhead of traditional protocols.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Most IoT devices are currently deployed without any meaningful security infrastructure
- Practical takeaway: Security can be implemented via firmware flashes to protect existing hardware without requiring new components
- Failure mode: Relying on heavy, traditional encryption protocols like IPsec is often impossible on resource-constrained IoT hardware
- Main idea: Post-quantum cryptography is a looming necessity as quantum computing threatens current encryption standards
- Practical takeaway: Effective IoT security requires a 'security by design' approach that prioritizes simplicity and scalability

## Topics

IoT Security, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Encryption, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity, Firmware Security, Data Protection, Quantum Computing

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Introduction to AgilePQ: An introduction to Paul Clayson and the mission of AgilePQ to address the post-quantum encryption challenge.
- 3:40 — The IoT Security Gap: Discussing the statistic that 98% of IoT devices lack adequate security and the risks of unmanaged device networks.
- 6:20 — Real-world Vulnerabilities: How compromised consumer IoT devices, like smart thermostats, can be leveraged by bad actors.
- 12:10 — Layers of Defense: The importance of combining authentication, authorization, and robust encryption to protect data.
- 14:50 — Lightweight Encryption Innovation: How AgilePQ uses a tiny 2.4KB code footprint to provide high-level encryption for small devices.
- 17:40 — Standardization and Government Use: Navigating the lack of IPsec standards for IoT and the potential for new industry-wide security standards.
- 23:40 — The Quantum Threat: Analyzing the serious implications of quantum computing on global encryption and the rise of new legislation.

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