Defeating the Quantum Menace - Protecting Data from Quantum Computers

Learn how quantum computing poses unprecedented threats to current data security systems in this 19-minute IBM technical presentation. Explore the critical concept of 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later' attacks where adversaries collect encrypted data today with the intention of decrypting it once quantum computers become sufficiently powerful. Discover how post-quantum cryptography serves as a defense mechanism against these emerging threats and understand the urgent need to begin implementing quantum-resistant security measures. Gain insights into practical steps for future-proofing data protection systems before quantum computers achieve the capability to break traditional encryption methods.