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The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, responsible for developing standards and guidelines for various technologies, including cryptography.
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Quantum-Readiness in Nigerian cryptographic systems: A strategic blind spot?
Bendada.com - Aug 03, 2025
Quantum computing poses a significant threat to current cryptographic systems, potentially rendering them obsolete within the next 10 to 20 years. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized post-quantum cryptographic algorithms to replace vulnerable standards.

Cyberattacks Risks on Third Parties: SA Financial Services
IT News Africa - Jul 02, 2024
Having your Inventory Mapped Performing third-party risk assessments

Can Facial Biometrics Recognize You with Appearance Changes?
IT News Africa - Jun 14, 2024
Cosmetic surgeries that affect the side view of the face are less likely to impact facial recognition systems. iiDENTIFii uses a biometric hash to securely store facial data for verification.
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