Florida International University computer scientists, led by Distinguished University Professor Dr. S. S. Iyengar, have developed a new algorithm designed to protect video content from the looming threat of quantum hacking. The algorithm, created in collaboration with Ph.D. student Yashas Hariprasad and researcher Naveen Kumar Chaudhary, offers end-to-end encryption for video data both during transmission and storage. Unlike conventional encryption methods, this solution is built to withstand attacks from quantum computers, which are expected to break traditional cryptographic systems within the next decade. Published in IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, the research demonstrates improved performance—generating randomness 10–15% more effectively and reducing patterns that hackers could exploit. Dr. Iyengar, who also directs FIU’s Digital Forensics Center of Excellence supported by the U.S. Army Research Office, is working with industry partner QNu Labs to bring the technology closer to real-world deployment, positioning FIU at the forefront of quantum-resilient cybersecurity.
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