Algebraic geometry in cryptography: Secure post-quantum schemes using isogenies and elliptic curves
Syed Khundmir Azmi · International Journal of Science and Research Archive · 2023
In this article, we discuss how algebraic geometry, especially the isogenies and elliptic curves, have been used to construct secure post-quantum cryptographic systems. Since quantum computing is a very big threat to conventional cryptographic techniques, it is essential to develop new strategies that would enhance protection of data in quantum age. Algebraic geometry provides such solutions as the elliptic curve cryptography and the protocols based on isogenic, which is also resistant to the attacks of quantum algorithms. The article explores the mathematical basis of these cryptographic techniques, their effectiveness, scalability and security. It is noteworthy that isogeny-based cryptography schemes such as the Supersingular Isogeny Diffie-Hellman (SIDH) and Supersingular Isogeny Key Encapsulation (SIKE) prove that isogeny-based cryptography is capable of secure key exchange and encapsulation. The results indicate that algebraic geometry is not only enhancing the cryptography systems, but also opening up a reasonable channel in which strong post-quantum systems can be created. The future of secure communication in a quantum-driven world has profound implications to the methods.