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Technology / Quantum computing and security?
« on: 11/11/2019 09:10:34 »
So it appears that quantum computing is actually not just science fiction and we could see it functioning soon in commerce, medicine, the military ... I understand small quantum computers are now active... and bigger computers are only a matter of time away. If I understand correctly we won't be living in an exclusively quantum computer world as current classical computing will still be used alongside. Of course quantum computing is and will continue to develop to levels we never dreamed possible ... I'm 62 years old so I certainly never dreamed it possible!
The benefits of quantum computing will on the whole have positive benefits for mankind and the planet ... but as with everything else there will be a minority that will be out to exploit this development. The hacking and exploitation of the classical system must be an ongoing serious problem for authorities ... and from what I've seen there have been minor incidents around the world.
Does the emergence of quantum computing present a bigger problem in terms of personal, national, world security ? Would a breach of security have bigger implications for us all ? Would the increased efficiency and speed of quantum computing also mean the speed of exploitation would be that much quicker? (I'm using the term exploitation to mean misuse.)
The benefits of quantum computing will on the whole have positive benefits for mankind and the planet ... but as with everything else there will be a minority that will be out to exploit this development. The hacking and exploitation of the classical system must be an ongoing serious problem for authorities ... and from what I've seen there have been minor incidents around the world.
Does the emergence of quantum computing present a bigger problem in terms of personal, national, world security ? Would a breach of security have bigger implications for us all ? Would the increased efficiency and speed of quantum computing also mean the speed of exploitation would be that much quicker? (I'm using the term exploitation to mean misuse.)