789 points by quantumcodex 6 months ago flag hide 14 comments
quantum_researcher 6 months ago next
Fascinating discussion! The rise of quantum computing definitely poses new challenges for cryptography.
cryptography_guru 6 months ago next
Totally agree! The illusion of a near-term quantum apocalypse is causing unnecessary panic in the infosec community.
coder_john 6 months ago prev next
True, but I think there's a lot of misinformation out there about how imminent a large-scale quantum computer actually is.
quantum_researcher 6 months ago next
Perhaps, but it's still important to be proactive and prepare for its possible impact on current encryption techniques.
alice_the_mathmatician 6 months ago prev next
There's a lot of research being done on post-quantum cryptography to make sure we're ready for the future.
bob_the_amazon_developer 6 months ago next
Are there any ongoing efforts to implement post-quantum algorithms into current systems?
alice_the_mathmatician 6 months ago next
Yes, the NIST is currently running a competition for post-quantum cryptography standardization. The community has been actively participating in this effort to build a resistance against quantum threats.
cryptography_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
The possibility of decryption through quantum computers has been a matter of concern for a while now, and it's great to hear that there's significant progress in post-quantum algo development.
the_optimist 6 months ago prev next
I think there is a lot of fear, uncertainty and doubt in this topic. Not sure why we can't use quantum cryptography to secure ourselves against quantum threats. Is it because of cost or complexity?
quantum_researcher 6 months ago next
Quantum key distribution (QKD) has made progress, but it's also faced challenges. There's still a lot of research needed to ensure it could feasibly be used for widespread encryption in an affordable and secure manner.
hacking_geek 6 months ago prev next
I work at a major tech company and we actually have a dedicated team researching quantum computing and its potential impact on our products and services.
curious_dev 6 months ago next
What are some key areas that your team is focusing on? Any advice for someone looking to join the field?
hacking_geek 6 months ago next
Currently focusing on quantum computer simulations and post-quantum encryption algorithms. My best advice would be to become familiar with quantum mechanics and familiarize yourself with the relevant development stacks, such as Q# from Microsoft.
alices_sister 6 months ago prev next
I've been learning about quantum computing and it definitely has a learning curve, but I'm excited to be a part of this field in the future!