Quantum computers – if sufficiently large – will allow to efficiently solve some of the mathematical problems behind current cryptography, and virtually all digital communication would become insecure. The threat is already relevant today as encrypted communication can be captured and stored, and decrypted once a sufficiently powerful Quantum computer can be built. Recent progress in Quantum computing has triggered an increased sense of urgency among governments and standardization bodies. Industry and government bodies are called upon to take appropriate measures. IBM outlines how organizations, industry associations, and authorities should position themselves and demonstrates how IBM, as a company, is organizing its own migration to quantum-safe cryptography.

About the speaker

Marco Brenner

IBM Research

Marco Brenner works as a Program Executive at IBM Research in Switzerland, with a special focus on cryptography and state-of-the-art data protection solutions to support confidentiality and compliance. He works as part of IBM Research on innovative solutions and is responsible for their implementation for customers throughout Europe. Marco holds a Master’s degree from ETH Zurich in Computer Science with a specialisation in Cryptography and Information Security, and an MBA from Henley Management College/University of Reading.
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