Welcome and Introduction to MPTS 2023

Abstract. This presentation will set intentions for the MPTS 2023 workshop (NIST Workshop on Multi-Party Threshold Schemes 2023), which is intended to gather diverse public feedback about the process envisioned in the NIST First Call for Multi-Party Threshold Schemes [NISTIR 8214C ipd (2023)] (the “Threshold Call”). The presentation will start with introductory contextual remarks about the NIST Computer Security Division, of which the Cryptographic Technology Group is part. The presentation will then recall the various subcategories in the threshold call, will explain the various sessions of talks to be presented in this workshop, and will explain the functioning of the virtual webinar.

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