Quantum computing relies on quantum physics for computational power and computes much faster than classical computers. It’s predicted to provide major breakthroughs across society, science and business. At the same time, it poses a risk to key cryptographic algorithms we depend upon for the safety of our digital world. Meaning, it has the potential to render existing communications as insecure as if they weren’t encoded at all.In this episode, host Mitch Mayne talks with one of the scientists working on quantum-safe encryption algorithms. Dr. Walid Rjaibi has spent considerable time experimenting with these algorithms and creating prototypes for transitioning current software to quantum-safe standards. They talk in-depth about the security risk quantum poses, how researchers are addressing that risk, how policy can (or should) shift to make standardization a reality, and what organizations might struggle with as they shift toward quantum—and how some of those struggles might be addressed.Things to listen for:[00:05 - 01:34] Introduction[03:55 - 06:05] An overview of quantum computing[06:45 - 11:30] Cyber risks associated with quantum[15:03 - 18:42] Algorithms that are quantum-safe[19:09 - 21:54] Encryption algorithms, RSA deep dive[25:18 - 26:15] Effective policy regulations[26:42 - 29:30] Where to begin when learning about quantum

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