From the course: Modern Cloud Security: Shift-Left, Observability, and Automated Defense
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Potential risks of quantum computing to encryption
From the course: Modern Cloud Security: Shift-Left, Observability, and Automated Defense
Potential risks of quantum computing to encryption
- [Instructor] We explored current security challenges and advanced AI defenses. Our focus in this video is specifically on the potential risks that quantum computing presents to the encryption we depend on daily for secure communication and data protection. We will save the discussion about solutions and how we are preparing for this change for our next video. Right now, let's focus on understanding the nature of the threat. First, what makes quantum computing so different? Simply put, quantum computers are not just faster versions of the computers we use today. They operate based on the principles of quantum mechanics using concepts like superposition and entanglement. This allows them to tackle certain kinds of complex problems far more effectively than any classical computer possibly could. While they won't replace our normal computers for everyday tasks, their power in specific areas is revolutionary. Now let's consider the encryption that protects us online. Broadly, we rely on…
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