quantum computing
The tiny amplifier that could supercharge quantum computing
Quantum computers are built to handle problems that are far too complex for today’s machines. They could lead to major advances in areas like drug development, encryption, AI, …
Quantum risk is already changing cybersecurity
A new report from the Cyber Threat Alliance warns that the era of quantum risk is already underway, and security teams need to stop treating it like a problem for tomorrow. …
CURBy: A quantum random number generator you can verify
NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have created a public service that delivers random numbers using quantum mechanics. Called the Colorado University Randomness …
Cisco’s new chip wants to scale quantum computing faster
Cisco is making significant strides in quantum computing by focusing on quantum networking, aiming to bring practical applications closer to reality. The company recently …
Post-quantum cryptography and the future of online safety
In this Help Net Security video, Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure, explores the rising urgency of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and what organizations must do to prepare. …
ETSI releases security standard for the quantum future
ETSI launched post-quantum security standard to guarantee the protection of critical data and communications in the future. The specification “Efficient Quantum-Safe …
NIST selects HQC as backup algorithm for post-quantum encryption
Last year, NIST standardized a set of encryption algorithms that can keep data secure from a cyberattack by a future quantum computer. Now, NIST has selected a backup …
Aim for crypto-agility, prepare for the long haul
While organizations have long experimented with various facets of digital transformation, the journey toward crypto-agility is one of the most significant technological …
Addressing the intersection of cyber and physical security threats
In this Help Net Security interview, Nicholas Jackson, Director of Cyber Operations at Bitdefender, discusses how technologies like AI, quantum computing, and IoT are …
Making the most of cryptography, now and in the future
Enterprise cryptography faces risks beyond just the advent of quantum computers. For starters, there is no guarantee that the traditional algorithms have not been broken. …
The shifting security landscape: 2025 predictions and challenges
As the borderless threat ecosystem poses new challenges for companies and governments worldwide, CISA’s 2025-2026 International Plan aims to address this problem. CISA’s …
Preparing for Q-day: The essential role of cloud migration in securing enterprise data
As the era of quantum computing draws closer, businesses face a new and unprecedented threat to data security: “Q-day.” This looming turning point—when quantum …
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