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Quantum threats and opportunities: The future of cybersecurity

March 5 | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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This is an event in collaboration with University of Surrey’s Centre for Cyber Security (their ‘Future of Cyber’ series) and SASIG.

As quantum technology evolves, the cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, redefining how we protect digital assets. Once a theoretical concept, quantum computing is rapidly becoming a reality with profound security implications. This event will explore the dual-edged impact of quantum technology on cybersecurity, addressing both threats and opportunities. Quantum systems pose a significant risk to traditional encryption (potentially rendering it obsolete) while also driving advancements like quantum-resistant algorithms and quantum key distribution (QKD) that offer unprecedented data security.

We’ll examine the latest research and breakthroughs in quantum security, covering the risks of quantum decryption, the race for post-quantum cryptography, and practical QKD applications. Experts from industry and academia will share actionable insights to help organisations prepare for the quantum future. Whether you’re in cybersecurity, technology, or business, this event provides essential guidance to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the quantum era.

This event is open to members, non-member front-line cybersecurity professionals, and academics.

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Presentations on the day include:

Welcome and introductions
Dr Andrew Rogoyski (info) Innovation Strategy Lead, The Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, University of Surrey
Professor Ioana Boureanu Carlson (info), Director of Surrey’s Centre for Cybersecurity Research, University of Surrey
Steve Coburn (info), Director, Surrey Cyber Security Cluster
Danny King (info), Managing Director, The SASIG

Critical infrastructure in the quantum era: Raising awareness and enabling a seamless transition to post-quantum cryptography
Dr Sana Belguith (info) Lecturer in Cyber Security, The University of Bristol

Quantum computing: Why is it different and why is it important?
Dr Peter Waggett (info), Research Director, IBM

The holy grail of cryptography: Quantum security for private data processing
Daniel Gardham (info), Lecturer in Secure Systems, University of Surrey

Secure computing on a quantum computer and the threats of QML
Rahul Tyagi, CEO, SECQAI

Q&A session
Your opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and get answers from our speakers regarding their sessions

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Date:
March 5
Time:
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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