Quantum computers are on the verge of hacking most cybersecurity algorithms. How do we stop them?

Quantum error correction below the surface code threshold

Quantum error correction1–4 provides a path to reach practical quantum computing by combining multiple physical qubits into a logical qubit, in which the logical error rate is suppressed exponentially as more qubits are added. However, this exponential suppression only occurs if the physical error rate is below a critical threshold. Here we present two below-threshold surface code memories on our newest generation of superconducting processors, …

Quantum computers are on the verge of hacking most cybersecurity algorithms. How do we stop them?

When quantum computers become commonplace, current cryptographic systems will become obsolete. Scientists are racing to get ahead of the problem and keep our data secure.

A new era in computing is approaching, warns Deloitte in a recent analysis. According to the consulting firm, quantum computers can help solve mathematical operations that are unsolvable with traditional computers, but this will also make many encryption methods obsolete. The exact date of the quantum transition is not yet known, but preparations cannot be postponed until the last minute.

How quantum cybersecurity changes the way you protect data

Quantum computing is becoming real and will soon be able to solve problems well beyond the capabilities of today’s fastest supercomputers. In the wrong hands, however, quantum computers will also create a new pain level for cybersecurity professionals. Recent advancements suggest that a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) — one that can break commonly used […] The post How quantum cybersecurity changes the way you protect data app…