Theoretical computer scientist Yael Kalai has devised breakthrough interactive proofs which have had a major impact on cryptography. These protocols can be found in use in a wide range of digital applications including smart phone communication, cloud computing, and securing the blockchain. She and her collaborators are updating their cryptographic schemes for a future in which quantum computers could threaten the security of today’s most commonly used cryptographic methods.
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