CPI Talk: Are we ready for the quantum era?
Channel: CPI Waterloo
Date: 04/03/2022

CPI's Michele Mosca and Sara Zafar Jafarzadeh discuss why it is important to act now, even though cryptographically-relevant quantum computers are not available.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
3:45 Sara Zafar Jafarzadeh's Journey to Quantum Computing
6:44 Thought Experiment: Using a Smart House or a Self-driving car
8:40 Benefits and Dangers of Using Control Devices: Digital Safety and Security
10:42 What is cryptography? How can it keep us safe?
16:14 What is a quantum computer?
18:20 What are laws of quantum physics?
21:50 How does quantum computing impact us? Does it strengthen our security?
25:51 Disadvantages of quantum computing
33:18 How can we quantum-proof our systems?
37:19 When shall we start this migration? Length + Risks 
42:13 What is 'z'?
47:35 Extending Beyond Academia: Quantum Computing in Industries, Start-ups and Corporations
50:24 Recent Deployments of  Quantum Safe Cryptography  
50:56 What is 'y'? How long to quantum proof? 
51:22 Milestones at the University of Waterloo and Worldwide
52:46 Quantum Communications Satellites and Canada's leadership
54:10 Quantum-safe cyber leadership for Canada
54:50 How can we create a quantum-safe world?
56:54 Q&A Session
57:06 Could quantum computers threaten existing crypto system before quantum computers themselves become cryptographically-relevant?
1:01:18 Advice/tips/insight for job hunting in the quantum industry? Related-question: Do you have any advice for people that are interested in working in the field of quantum technologies?
1:05:41 I work for a small organization that needs to protect highly sensitive data that needs to be protected long term.  If I wanted to start turning my mind towards quantum proofing this data, where would be a good place to start?
1:08:06 Conclusion
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