“Preparing Businesses for the Quantum Era”

Quantum computer and cryptography research has emerged as a crucial tool for digital security in order to tackle cybersecurity threats. Dr. Michele Mosca is a Combinatorics and Optimization professor at the University of Waterloo and a member of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) faculty. IQC is a world-leading facility at the University of Waterloo that is not only dedicated to ground-breaking research but has also spawned more than 17 quantum companies. Mosca is researching quantum-attack-resistant cryptography for digital systems. Mosca is also the co-founder and CEO of evolutionQ, a company aimed at preparing companies for future quantum security attacks. As the quantum era approaches, threats to digital systems are close and sophisticated, so it is essential to tackle this reality head-on in order to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of virtual spaces. If systems fail or go offline abruptly, the repercussions could be disruptive and could bring an end to critical infrastructures. Mosca plans to leverage cryptography, the study of secure communication systems, to allow the use of untrusted media and entities while maintaining trust in the outcomes. Mosca's academic and business objectives in cryptography focus on establishing a robust cyber immune system as opposed to only protecting against certain known attacks. This article continues to discuss the importance of preparing businesses for the quantum era and Mosca's efforts to develop quantum-safe cybersecurity. 

The University of Waterloo reports “Preparing Businesses for the Quantum Era”