Post Quantum Implications on Private and Public Key Cryptography

With the increase in the computing resources power the quantum computers are penetrating into the communication networks. Therefore, assured security of classical cryptographic algorithms is highly questionable and needs inspection. Hence, this paper aims to explore the implications of quantum computing on contemporary cryptography and briefs key post-quantum algorithms. The reader will delve into various topics including current cryptographic schemes (both symmetric and asymmet-ric), the disparities between quantum and classical computing, key quantum algorithms such as Shor's and Grover's, the impact on public key encryption schemes, affected symmetric schemes, and the field of post-quantum cryptography. Specifically, the section on Post-Quantum Cryptography covers diverse quantum key distribution methods and mathematical based solutions, such as the BB84 protocol, lattice-based cryptography, multivariate-based cryptography, hash-based signatures, and code-based cryp-tography.