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Early investment in quantum computing could result in a competitive advantage
2020-03-16 04:30

Improved AI capabilities, accelerated business intelligence, and increased productivity and efficiency were the top expectations of organizations currently investing in cloud-based quantum computing technologies, according to IDC. Users are very optimistic. Initial survey findings indicate that while cloud-based quantum computing is a young market, and allocated funds for quantum computing initiatives are limited, end-users are optimistic that early investment will result in a competitive advantage.

QuintessenceLabs secures investment and expands quantum-safe portfolio
2020-02-21 00:15

This investment underscores the importance of quantum safe capabilities to support security communities in the US, UK and Australia. Australian-based QuintessenceLabs is a global leader in quantum cybersecurity recognized for its advanced quantum-safe data protection capabilities, including the world's fastest quantum random number generators, crypto-agile key management, data security policy enforcement, and second generation quantum key generation.

DoJ Looking for Victims of 'Quantum Stresser' DDoS Service
2020-02-07 14:44

The U.S. Department of Justice has asked victims of the Quantum Stresser DDoS-for-hire service, whose operator was recently sentenced, to come forward. According to authorities, the service had roughly 70-80,000 subscribers between 2011 and 2018, and in 2018 customers launched or attempted to launch approximately 50,000 DDoS attacks aimed at individuals or organizations.

QinetiQ sells entire Quantum Key Distribution patent portfolio to Qubitekk
2020-02-03 01:00

Quantum communication pioneer, Qubitekk, further strengthened its patent portfolio around Quantum Key Distribution technology. QinetiQ, a British multinational defense technology company, has signed an agreement to sell its entire Quantum Key Distribution patent portfolio to Qubitekk.

The Role of Satellites in Quantum Key Distribution
2020-01-20 08:48

Could satellites play a role in distributing next-generation encryption keys? Robert Bedington, CTO and co-founder at Singapore-based SpeQtral, describes quantum communications via satellites in this in-depth interview with Information Security Media Group. Quantum communications protects key distribution channels against eavesdropping, he explains.

Quantum-Proof Cryptography: How It Would Work
2020-01-10 16:03

Researchers are attempting to develop new forms of cryptography that could not be cracked by powerful quantum computing devices that are in the works. That requires devising public key cryptosystems based on computational problems that are difficult to break even using quantum algorithms, says Divesh Aggarwal, principal investigator at Singapore's Center for Quantum Technologies.

ISARA showcases first quantum-safe connected car
2020-01-07 14:48

ISARA is among several Canadian technology innovators selected by the APMA - Canada's national automotive association representing OEM producers of parts, equipment, tools, supplies, advanced technology, and services for the worldwide automotive industry - for inclusion in the demonstration car at APMA's booth within the Smart Cities showcase. "As cars become ever smarter and more connected, data security is an integral component of driver safety," said ISARA CEO and Co-founder Scott Totzke.

IBM and the University of Tokyo partner to advance quantum computing
2019-12-23 00:30

IBM and the University of Tokyo announced an agreement to partner to advance quantum computing and make it practical for the benefit of industry, science and society. IBM and the University of...

Will quantum computing overwhelm existing security tech in the near future?
2019-12-13 06:00

More than half (54%) of cybersecurity professionals have expressed concerns that quantum computing will outpace the development of other security tech, according to a research from Neustar....

Why We Need Quantum-Proof Keys
2019-12-12 15:48

QuNu Lab's Sunil Kumar Gupta on Mitigating Threats From Quantum ComputingQuantum-proof keys will become essential when quantum computers become more common because these devices can break...