Project Abstract

Quantum Computers will be the new phase of technology in the next decades. This machine is super-fast, incredibly strong, and is capable of breaking any known cryptographic schemes within minutes. Although quantum computers are available currently only in research facilities or as simulation software, it is important to consider the security of it, as some adversaries from some governments, organizations or even individuals want to control them for various motivations. This project will dive into the research area of quantum computer security algorithms with checking the differences amongst some algorithms between the quantum and classical computers. It will discuss the algorithmic side of the quantum computers and the classical and will do some comparison on how one of them is better than the other in some places. That will lead to the outcomes of findings for new ideas that will solve some of the current problems in algorithmic side. The method behind it is by using a simulation software like IBM QisKit to work on the algorithms and also compare with the other used algorithms. Some known algorithms like BB84 or B92 that will be discussed with including the physical and mathematical problems that will be studied that are important for this project. All of that should help shaping the better security for a better usage of the quantum computers.

Keywords: Cyber Security, Quantum Computers, Cryptographic Algorithms

 Conference Details

Session: Presentation Stream 11 at Presentation Slot 10

Location: College 127 at Tuesday 7th 13:30 – 17:00

Markers: Nicholas Micallef, Alec Critten (GTA)

Course: MSc Cyber Security, Masters PG

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