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Global IT News
Montreal firm delivers Canada’s first quantum computer for public research
by Renaud Larue-Langlois •
Anyon Systems, a Canadian quantum computing company headquartered in Montreal, will deliver what it claims to be “Canada’s first quantum computer for public research” to Calcul Québec, a leading high-performance computing center that is part of the Digital Research Alliance of Canada. The new quantum computer, named Monarch, will be integrated into Calcul Québec‘s classical […]
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Europe, Global Security News, North America, Vulnerabilities
National Security Memo Highlights Quantum Computing Risks
by Nathan Eddy •
A White House memo directed at federal agencies aims to jumpstart efforts to move vulnerable security systems to a quantum-resistant cryptography security posture and maintain investment in quantum computing technology. The document, released on May …
Europe, Global Security News, North America, Vulnerabilities
Biden Revs Up US Quantum Plans (Because China)
by Richi Jennings •
This week, the White House issued a memorandum and executive order that put a shedload of wood behind the quantum-computing arrow.
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Security Vendor News
S3 Ep78: Darkweb hydra, Ruby, quantum computing, and a robot revolution [Podcast]
by Paul Ducklin •
Latest episode – listen now!
Security Vendor News
OpenSSH goes Post-Quantum, switches to qubit-busting crypto by default
by Paul Ducklin •
Useful quantum computers might not actually be possible. But what if they are? And what if they arrive, say, tomorrow?
Security Bloggers, Security Vendor News
Malicious Life Podcast: Quantum Cybersecurity
by Malicious Life Podcast •
Quantum Computing is a fascinating and revolutionary technology that has been gaining significant ground in the past decade, with researchers from both academia and the commercial sector – such as Google and IBM – announcing major breakthro…
Global Security News, North America
Quantum cryptography market to reach $291.9 million by 2026
by Help Net Security •
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for quantum cryptography estimated at $93.1 million in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of $291.9 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 20.8% over the analysis period, according to Research…
Global Security News, North America
Tips to mitigate public-key cryptography risk in a quantum computing world
by Help Net Security •
Quantum computing is poised to transform the industry over the next decade. With its promise of breakthrough speed and power, it’s easy to understand why there is so much hype around this new technology. But we must also consider the new cybersecurity …
Global Security News, North America
Researchers propose a new method for quantum computing in trapped ions
by Help Net Security •
Physicists from the University of Amsterdam have proposed a new architecture for a scalable quantum computer. Making use of the collective motion of the constituent particles, they were able to construct new building blocks for quantum computing that p…
Global IT News
IBM brings Canada’s first universal quantum computer to Quebec
by Tom Li •
IBM, in partnership with the Canadian government, has chosen Quebec to house its first universal quantum system in Canada and the fourth one deployed outside of the U.S, the company announced on Feb. 3. It will be deployed at the IBM Bromont plant in Bromont, Quebec. The IBM Quantum System One will help researchers develop […]
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Global Security News, North America
Europe’s quantum communication plans: Defending against state-sponsored cyber attacks
by Help Net Security •
State-sponsored cyberattacks are on the rise and are a significant part of the future of warfare. Why would a nation send humans to a frontline when it can take out the critical infrastructure of an adversary nation from behind a computer (or millions …
Europe, Global Security News, North America
Cambridge Quantum Launches Cryptographic Key Service
by Michael Vizard •
Cambridge Quantum (CQ) today unfurled Quantum Origin, a cloud-based service based on a quantum computer that generates stronger cryptographic keys at a lower cost than a classical computer. CQ is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quantinuum, which was form…
Global Security News, North America
Quantum computing market to reach $8.6 billion in 2027
by Help Net Security •
IDC published its forecast for the worldwide quantum computing market, projecting customer spend for quantum computing to grow from $412 million in 2020 to $8.6 billion in 2027. This represents a 6-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50.9% over …
Global Security News, North America
When it comes to securing systems against quantum computers, there is no one-size-fits-all solution
by Help Net Security •
Quantum computers will rapidly solve complex mathematical problems. This includes the ability to break both RSA and ECC encryption in seconds. In response, NIST has been leading an effort to define new cryptographic algorithms that will withstand attac…
North America
The Future of Cybersecurity: What Will it Look Like in 2031?
by Mark Stone •
Ever wonder what the state of cybersecurity in 2031 will look like? While 10 years may seem a long way into the future, the speed at which the industry is evolving is sure to make the next decade fly by. Predicting the future of cybersecurity isn’t about looking into the crystal ball merely for fun. […]
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Global IT News
Canadian company touts test of its quantum key distribution solution
by Howard Solomon •
Ottawa-based Quantropi says test shows its technology works over the internet, commercial service to begin in the fall
The post Canadian company touts test of its quantum key distribution solution first appeared on IT World Canada.
North America
Quantum Security and AI: Building a Future Together
by Jennifer Gregory •
Quantum computing is still cutting-edge, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. What is quantum computing? Is it the same as quantum cryptography, a central tenet of so-called quantum security? And where does artificial intelligence (AI) fit in? What Is Quantum Security? Often when you hear about quantum computing in terms of security, it’s […]
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