Google has announced a major initiative to protect HTTPS connections from the emerging threats posed by quantum computing. Working with the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and its “PKI, Logs, And Tree Signatures” (PLANTS) working group, Chrome is spearheading the transition to Merkle Tree Certificates (MTCs). This new approach addresses the performance and bandwidth challenges […] The post Google Unveils Merkle Tree Certificates to Shield HTTPS Against Quantum Threats appeared first on Cyber Security News.