The quantum apocalypse and how to survive it

Title: The quantum apocalypse and how to survive it
Presenter: Dr. Aleksandar Radovanovic

Abstract:
Is the "quantum apocalypse" imminent? Will quantum computers overpower conventional encryption methods? The advent of quantum computing presents enormous opportunity, but at the same time is a threat to today's cybersecurity. To address this problem, current cryptographic standards are gradually being replaced with quantum-safe algorithms and critical components of communication systems are being replaced with quantum-secure communications. In an approachable manner this seminar will highlight vulnerabilities of contemporary cryptographic systems, discuss classical and quantum remedies and equip you with basic quantum apocalypse survival skills.

Bio:
Aleksandar Radovanovic is an electronic engineer, computer scientist and author. He obtained his Ph.D. at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town. He is a founding member of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia where he worked as a computational scientist for the last 10 years. Aleksandar is the author of numerous scientific publications and the book "Quantum Programming Illustrated". He is now based in Cape Town where he is starting up a Quantum Computing Institute.