Predicting performance for post-quantum encrypted-file systems

ePrint Report: Predicting performance for post-quantum encrypted-file systems

Daniel J. Bernstein

Public-key cryptography is widely deployed for encrypting stored files. This paper uses microbenchmarks and purchase costs to predict the performance of various post-quantum KEMs in this application, in particular concluding that Classic McEliece is (1) the most efficient option and (2) easily affordable.

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