Quantum Computing

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  • Quantum Computers Intro

    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 Update

    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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  • Quantum Decryption

    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

    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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