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Quantum is the branch of physics that deals with phenomena at the atomic and subatomic levels, harnessing the unique properties of quantum states such as superposition and entanglement. Within the context of information security, quantum computing represents a double-edged sword; on one hand, it holds the potential to significantly improve security measures, while on the other, it poses a threat to current cryptographic algorithms.
Quantum computing can process complex calculations at speeds unattainable by classical computers, which could lead to more robust security protocols and the development of virtually unbreakable encryption methods like quantum key distribution. This technology leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to securely transmit keys between parties without risk of interception by a third party.
Conversely, the same computational power that enhances security can also break it. Quantum computers could potentially defeat widely used cryptographic systems, such as RSA and ECC, by solving mathematical problems that currently underpin their security more efficiently than classical computers. This looming threat has spurred efforts to devise quantum-resistant algorithms, giving rise to a new field known as post-quantum cryptography.
In summary, the advent of quantum technology in information security presents a paradigm shift, compelling the cybersecurity community to rethink and revamp existing encryption methods to protect sensitive data against quantum threats while also exploring the positive applications of quantum computing in enhancing security infrastructure.
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IBM, Google and Other Firms Are Focusing on Commercial Value as Quantum ProgressesIBM's $10 billion quantum computing push reflects a broader industry effort to move beyond scientific milestones and toward business value. But cybersecurity leaders say vendors should focus less on product narratives and more on meaningful progress.
GCHQ director urges urgent business cyber action as AI and quantum reshape the threat
GCHQ Director Says Quantum Computing Is Coming, Downplays Tech SovereigntyA top British intelligence official touted a "blueprint" for cybersecurity defense that leans into AI agents for speed. "We all have an intergenerational duty to harness and secure it for good; to protect our national security, our economy and our way of life," said GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler.
The release includes implementations of two quantum-secure algorithms and demonstrates how formal verification caught bugs that traditional testing would have missed. The post Apple open-sources quantum-resistant encryption code appeared first on CyberScoop.
As AI and quantum threats target the backbone of the American economy, Washington must provide the guidance and incentives necessary for SMBs to access executive-level cyber expertise. The post The missing cybersecurity leader in small business appeared first on CyberScoop.
Applied Quantum's Kawin Boonyapredee, SpeQtral's Cyril Tan on Hybrid SecurityHybrid cryptography is emerging as a practical path to quantum safety. Kawin Boonyapredee from Applied Quantum and Cyril Tan from SpeQtral said combining QKD and PQC builds resilience against future threats while balancing performance and security needs.
A new Kyber ransomware operation is targeting Windows systems and VMware ESXi endpoints in recent attacks, with one variant implementing Kyber1024 post-quantum encryption. [...]
France Invokes Geopolitical Instability to Mandate 2030 DeadlineA working quantum computer is probably at least a decade away. The rush to adopt encryption algorithms that can withstand the onslaught of a qubit attack has already begun, with European countries feeling variable levels of urgency. "Sooner is better in principle," an analyst said.
Ising Model Family Targets Calibration, Error Correction at ScaleNvidia released what it calls the world's first family of open AI models built to reduce errors in quantum computers in a bid to tackle problems blocking the technology's path to practical use. Nvidia is focusing on software, AI models and tools that work alongside quantum hardware.
Quantum computers are coming and may impact systems in unexpected ways, and it will "take years to be fully quantum-safe, if ever," cryptography expert warns.
OT asset owners are being asked by regulators to attest to their post-quantum cryptographic readiness without the appropriate tooling, resulting in paperwork dressed up to look like genuine security.
Bank Cybersecurity Veteran Moona Ederveen-Schneider on Demystifying the ProcessEnterprises need to start planning and executing their transition to post-quantum cryptography, and the best way to get started is through tabletop exercises - marshaling internal stakeholders in security, HR, legal and finance, said Moona Ederveen-Schneider, founder of consultancy Resilia Connect.
Experts say advancements in hardware, mathematics and growing fear of Chinese scientific breakthroughs are pushing Google and others to call for speedier migration. The post Why is the timeline to quantum-proof everything constantly shrinking? appeared first on CyberScoop.
The time is maybe Quantum computing exists in a sort of superposition with regard to cryptography – it's both a pending threat and a technology of no immediate consequence for decryption.…
Hasn't released it to the public, because it would break the internet - in a bad way For years, the infosec community’s biggest existential worry has been quantum computers blowing away all classical encryption and revealing the world’s secrets. Now they have a new Big Bad: an AI model that can generate zero-day vulnerabilities.…
In a conversation with Dark Reading’s Terry Sweeney, DigiCert CEO Amit Sinha explains how AI-driven identities and quantum threats are reshaping the foundations of digital trust.
ECCC Executive Director Luca Tagliaretti on Securing Europe's Digital FutureThe European Cybersecurity Competence Centre has mobilized more than 1.1 billion euros, or more than $1.2 billion, to build Europe's cyber resilience. ECCC Executive Director Luca Tagliaretti outlines how AI, quantum and critical infrastructure protection define the bloc's strategic priorities.
Dell's John Roese on Quantum Readiness, Cryptographic Inventory and Sovereign AIQuantum computing poses an existential threat to encryption systems built on asymmetric key management protocols, and most enterprises don't know where their cryptographic exposure begins. Dell Technologies' John Roese explains what to do now.
Google's Accelerated PQC Timeline Demands Enterprise Action NowGoogle set a public deadline for migrating to post-quantum cryptography, setting a strong signal for IT and security leaders that they too should transition their encryption into more robust algorithms. Enterprises need a migration strategy now before the window closes.