Quantum Vulnerability Analysis Across Cryptographic Software Layers
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of systematic methods to accurately assess the quantum vulnerability of cryptographic systems against quantum computers, which poses a growing threat due to the rapid advancement of quantum computing technology.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for analyzing quantum vulnerability by configuring detection rules based on encryption algorithms, setting analysis levels, and using various analysis techniques to assess the vulnerability of target software, including source code, library, application, and network levels, with scoring and weight calculations to quantify the risk.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If quantum computers are developed, then computing power is improved, but cryptographic security is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by proactively analyzing and identifying quantum vulnerabilities in cryptographic algorithms before quantum computers become a practical threat. The system detects vulnerable algorithms (RSA, ECC, DH) and provides advance warning, allowing organizations to migrate to quantum-resistant algorithms before actual attacks occur. This preventive approach counteracts the future threat of quantum computing by preparing defensive measures in advance.
2Measurement precision
If comprehensive analysis is performed across multiple levels, then assessment accuracy is improved, but analysis complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the vulnerability analysis into distinct hierarchical levels: source code level, library level, application level, and network level. Each level focuses on specific aspects of the system, allowing comprehensive analysis without overwhelming complexity. The system can selectively apply analysis techniques at appropriate levels based on the target system characteristics, maintaining manageability while achieving thorough assessment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal analysis framework that can operate across multiple system levels and different cryptographic algorithms. The detection rules and analysis techniques are designed to be algorithm-agnostic, working with various cryptographic primitives (symmetric, asymmetric, hash functions). This multi-functional approach enables the same system to assess diverse targets accurately without requiring separate specialized tools for each case.
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AI summary
Provided are a method for analyzing quantum vulnerability and a system therefor. The method according to some embodiments may include configuring quantum-vulnerable algorithm detection rule based on a type of encryption algorithm, configuring an analysis level for analyzing a quantum vulnerability of target software, from among a plurality of predefined analysis levels, analyzing the target software based on the configured quantum-vulnerable algorithm detection rule, using an analysis technique corresponding to the configured analysis level, and assessing the quantum vulnerability of the target software based on a result of the analyzing.