Are we ready for the quantum age of computing?

About this episode

The episode discusses the readiness for quantum computing and the implications of migrating to quantum-resistant encryption systems.

Are we prepared for the deployment of a functional quantum computer? This week, Technology Now is returning to the topic of post quantum cryptography. We ask why the deadline for migrating to PQC enabled systems has been moved up, we discover what a quantum computer actually needs to be cryptographically relevant, and we pose the question: when it comes to migrating your systems to quantum resistant forms of encryption, could it already be too late for some people to start? This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Sam Jarrell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations.

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Bird, Sam Jarrell

Topics covered

• quantum computing
• post quantum cryptography
• encryption
• technology deployment
• system migration

Keywords

• quantum computing
• post quantum cryptography
• encryption
• PQC
• system migration
• cryptography
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, quantum computer, post quantum cryptography, PQC

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