Near-cache Architecture Accelerates Post-Cryptographic Algorithms With 3 To 9 Times Longer Keys
The increasing need to secure digital information has driven development of new cryptographic algorithms, but these advancements come with a performance cost, as they require significantly larger keys and signatures than current standards. Jingyao Zhang and Elaheh Sadredini, from the University of California, Riverside, and their colleagues address this challenge by exploring a novel computing architecture that moves processing closer to memory. Their work introduces Crypto-Near-Cache (CNC), a system that places processing elements directly adjacent to cache memory, dramatically increasing speed and reducing energy consumption. This innovative approach overcomes limitations in traditional computer architectures and promises to…
