Quantum Computing, Cyber Security and Cryptography

This book examines the fundamentals of quantum computing and its applications in codebreaking and hacking, as well as strategies and technologies for defending systems against quantum attacks. It brings together leading experts from across academia and industry to provide a comprehensive overview of the impacts of quantum computing on cybersecurity and cryptography. As quantum computers become more powerful and practical in the coming years, they pose a serious threat to current encryption and cybersecurity methods which rely on computational difficulty. The book provides readers with a holistic understanding of the quantum computing landscape and its implications on information security.