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Cloud quantum computing: A trillion-dollar opportunity with dangerous hidden risks


Guest Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Quantum computing (QC) brings with it a mix of groundbreaking possibilities and significant risks. Major tech players like IBM, Google, Microsoft and Amazon have already rolled out commercial QC cloud services, while […]

Major tech players like IBM, Google, Microsoft and Amazon have already rolled out commercial QC cloud services, while specialized firms like Quantinuum and PsiQuantum have quickly achieved unicorn status. Given the potentially dire consequences of HNDL attacks, many organizations responsible for vital systems around the world must adopt “crypto agility.” This means they should be ready to swiftly swap out cryptographic algorithms and implementations whenever new vulnerabilities come to light. As companies rush to adopt post-quantum cryptography, it’s important to remember that encryption alone won’t shield them from employees who click on harmful links, open dubious email attachments or misuse their access to data.

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