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Greed, Michael (2024) Passwordless Post-Quantum Resistant File Storage and Cloud Backup Application: Technical Report. Undergraduate thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.
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The main goal of this project is to create easy-to-use passwordless file storage and cloud backup application designed primarily for Windows 11 users. With cyber threats arising from post-quantum computing as the core driving motivator when planning on this application, it features OWASP recommended novel cryptographic technologies to protect from these risks in the rapidly evolving digital environment.
Due to the growing cyber risks, also the demand for protective solutions has increased in the recent years. Such solutions are particularly necessary because of the data privacy and protection requirements set by General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the normalized remote working business environments. For data in transit the algorithms are still not mature enough in terms of years of experience using them so they may have still undiscovered flaws that could get exploited by the malicious parties. However, with the help of post-quantum resistant algorithms such as AES-256 for the data at rest confidentiality and integrity can be achieved even in the future. Furthermore, terminating password-based authentication from the login process enhances security posture of personal or business application users.
The design and implementation of the application especially promotes usability and user experience. Graphical interfaces of the application are easy-to-use and approachable even for the users without technical background.
The application aims to be relatively cost-efficient, low entry, and scalable cyber security solution. Additionally, the project provides good foundation for further research and development when the post-quantum algorithms have matured more.
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