Anushka Khare
Anushka is a Security Program Manager at Microsoft, specializing in strengthening encryption for Kerberos and Azure Kubernetes Service. Though early in her career with just 9 months at Microsoft, she has already made notable contributions, including publishing an article on enhancing Kerberos security: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windowsservernewsandbestpractices/removal-of-des-in-kerberos-for-windows-server-and-client/4386903
Before joining Microsoft, Anushka gained valuable experience through internships at BlackBerry, Microsoft, Trans Mountain, and Iron Spear, a Canadian cybersecurity advisory firm. During these roles, she focused on developing cybersecurity controls and policies, conducting security and threat risk assessments, and testing data loss prevention solutions. Anushka's diverse background has equipped her with a strong foundation in cybersecurity, and she continues to drive innovation in her current role.
Session
As quantum computing advances, traditional cryptographic systems are increasingly vulnerable. Post-quantum cryptography provides a crucial solution to protect sensitive data across industries such as finance, healthcare, and government. This session will examine the impact of quantum computing on encryption, with a focus on "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" attacks, where attackers exfiltrate encrypted data now with plans to decrypt it later using quantum technology.
The discussion will also highlight how artificial intelligence can enhance anomaly detection, enabling early identification of quantum-powered attacks. We will compare various artificial intelligence models, such as Isolation Forest and Autoencoders, to assess their effectiveness in detecting emerging threats. Furthermore, we’ll explore quantum-resistant encryption methods and cutting-edge technologies, including quantum key distribution, secure multiparty computation, and fully homomorphic encryption.
This session will demonstrate how artificial intelligence and post-quantum cryptographic techniques can fortify cybersecurity against future quantum threats. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how to prepare for a quantum-secure future.