Quantum encryption could become standard data protection within a few years
Bilal Khashid · How cyber attacks could threaten the energy transition [partner content] · Dec 10, 2024 · at 19:54
Bilal Khashid of Microsoft outlines future cybersecurity trends and the impact of quantum computing on data encryption and security standards.
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“So in a few years, quantum encryption could be the standard for protecting data, you know, taking security beyond anything our current systems could really handle.”
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