Quantum Computing
PostQuantum.com by Marin Ivezic – Quantum Computing, Quantum Technologies, Post-Quantum
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Kuperberg’s Algorithm and its Impact on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
Kuperberg’s algorithm is an impressive quantum algorithmic achievement that expands the boundary of what quantum computers might do beyond the original realm of Shor’s algorithm. It demonstrates that even some non-trivial group problems (like the dihedral hidden subgroup problem) are easier for quantum computers than for classical ones, albeit not…
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Balancing Quantum Computing Hype and Hope
Quantum computing stands at the intersection of immense promise and intense hype. As someone who had led cybersecurity teams (including serving as an interim CISO for Fortune 500 companies) and was now investing in a quantum computing startup, I found myself navigating two contrasting narratives. On one hand, I am…
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Why I Chose Photonic Quantum Computing
Choosing photonic quantum computing for my startup is equal parts ambition and pragmatism. The ambition is that photons, with their long coherence and networking talent, could unlock scalable quantum computers without the cryogenic baggage of other approaches. The pragmatism was that by immersing myself in this cutting-edge field, I could…
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Quantum Computing Hype and Fear: Same Song, New Verse
Another year, another wave of "quantum computers are about to crack all our encryption" fear-mongering. It’s 2012, and I’m getting déjà vu reading headlines proclaiming the imminent doom of RSA and other cryptography. I've been writing about this for at least 10 years. Ever since Peter Shor unveiled an algorithm…
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Quantum Computers Intro
I remember the first time I heard the phrase “quantum computer” about a ten years ago. I pictured something out of a sci-fi movie - maybe a glowing box humming with mystical power. As a techie who spends a lot of time worrying about encryption and security, my skeptical eyebrow…
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Quantum Computing Hardware Update
In summary, as 2006 ends I remain confident yet realistic. We’ve seen genuine, hard-won progress in quantum hardware: superconducting circuits entangling, ions scaling up with superb control, photons performing logic, and even completely different technologies proving their quantum chops. We’ve also seen that each platform has serious challenges to overcome…
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Are Quantum Computers a Real Threat?
Our conclusion is that quantum computers are not an imminent threat to cybersecurity. They are a fascinating technology and potential threat in the long term, but certainly not something that keeps me awake at night today. For our clients such as governments and critical infrastructure operators, the prudent advice is…
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Quantum Snake Oil
Don’t get me wrong - as a techno-geek at heart, I love the science of quantum computing. One day, it will upend cryptography as we know it. We’ll have to transition to new algorithms. That day will come - but it’s not here yet. It’s not even peeking over the…
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