Last Week in Quantum

Last Week in Quantum

This is the show where we review this week’s News in the world of Quantum Computing and its impacts on the worlds of cybersecurity, AI, and more.

Episodes

Reality of AI Agents and when Store Now Decrypt Later Comes into Play

October 17, 2024 • 10 mins
Hosted by Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer and Technology Officer of QuSecure Guest Speaker - Skip Sanzeri, Co-Founder and COO of QuSecure CHAPTERS 0:00 Last Week in Quantum 0:12 Skip Sanzeri 1:30 What is an AI Agent? 3:50 What kinds of data are you seeing most at risk when it comes to sharing with these agents? 8:18 Store Now Decrypt Later - What are the implications? 10:34 Webinar with Horizon X Resource...
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Best Performing Qubits on Record | Google says its quantum computer reduces errors | September 2024

September 26, 2024 • 10 mins
Hosted by Bill Roth with Brandon Dennis from QuSecure Guest Speaker - Elizabeth Green, SVP of Customers and Ecosystems from QuSecure CHAPTERS 0:00 Last Week in Quantum 1:15 Microsoft announces the best-performing logical qubits on record 1:50 build quantum computers with logical qubits and low error rates 6:00 Google says its quantum computer reduces errors 6:50 Timeline for cryptanalytically relevant quantum computer Resources ...
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Emerging Importance of Hybrid Computing, PQC Migration, Why Fed Gov's Push to Move to Post Quantum

September 11, 2024 • 12 mins
Hosted by Bill Roth with Brandon Dennis from QuSecure Guest Speaker - Elizabeth Green, SVP of Customers and Ecosystems from QuSecure CHAPTERS 0:00 Last Week in Quantum 0:35 Quantum Computers Could Help Hackers Defeat Encryption 1:21 What the upgrade cycle looks like as we transition to PQC? 4:23 IBM’s Big Bet on the Quantum-Centric Supercomputer 5:00 What is hybrid computing? 7:48 New NIST post-quantum cryptography standards with...
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2024 NIST PQC Standardization, What to do next? Critical Infrastructure needs to be Quantum-Safe

August 30, 2024 • 16 mins
Hosted by Bill Roth with Brandon Dennis from QuSecure Guest Speaker - Dave Krauthamer, CoFounder and CEO from QuSecure CHAPTERS 0:00 Last Week in Quantum 0:26 Dave Krauthamer 0:40 Bill Roth for Water District 2 in Santa Clara County 1:05 Highlights of Quantum News 1:40 NIST PQC Standardization 2:05 Highlights of NIST PQC Standardization Announcement 7:35 Importance of protecting critical infrastructure 8:22 Quantum threat is real ...
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POV: The Quantum Threat to Blockchain – Ensuring Your Digital Assets

August 12, 2024 • 19 mins
Hosted by Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer and Technology Officer from QuSecure Guest Speaker - Anastasia Marchenkova, Quantum Expert, Investor in Deep Tech and Next-Gen Computing CHAPTERS 0:00 Last Week in Quantum 0:14 Anastasia Marchenkova 3:22 How should executives who utilize blockchain or crypto currency be thinking about the quantum threat? 5:03 Step 1: Find out where the gaps are within your infrast...
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Investing into Quantum Development | Supporting Quantum Startups for I

July 24, 2024 • 13 mins
Hosted by Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer and Technology Officer from QuSecure Guest Speaker - Laura Thomas, Former CIA Case Officer and Chief of Base CHAPTERS 0:00 Last Week in Quantum 0:15 Laura Thomas 1:00 Chicago, Illinois lands federal partnership to develop quantum projects 1:25 Thoughts on investment to quantum testing facility 4:00 Emphasis on Developing Quantum - Policy Makers 8:00 Laura's journey...
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Quantum Artificial Intelligence and the Lead up to Sentient Computing

July 1, 2024 • 11 mins
Hosted by Bill Roth with Brandon Dennis from QuSecure Guest Speaker - Dave Krauthamer, CoFounder and CEO from QuSecure CHAPTERS 0:00 Last Week in Quantum Forbes - The Future Of AI: Unleashing The Power Of Quantum Machine Learning Nature - A benchmarking study of quantum algorithms for combinatorial optimization Fundamental tipping point in history in regards to Quantum Quantum Artificial Intelligence - Sentient Computing Resource...
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Is Your Organization Quantum-Safe? Quantum at the Board Level

June 6, 2024 • 21 mins
Hosted by Bill Roth with Brandon Dennis from QuSecure Guest Speaker - Pete Ford, Head of Federal Operations at QuSecure, TEDx Speaker CHAPTERS 0:00 Last Week in Quantum 0:21 Pete Ford 0:55 The Quantum Clock is Ticking 2:30 Quantum, How should we think about this? 2:58 3 Lanes of Quantum 5:10 Address this at the board level 9:45 Cryptographic Inventory and Discovery 10:57 Observability 11:42 Transform 16:27 Quantum-Safe Champions P...
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3 Essentials of Quantum | Defining Crypto Agility | Quantum Security

May 17, 2024 • 12 mins
Hosted by Bill Roth with Brandon Dennis from QuSecure Guest Speaker - Pete Ford, Head of Federal Operations at QuSecure, TEDx Speaker Resources- J.P. Morgan - JPMorgan Chase establishes quantum-secured crypto-agile network- https://www.jpmorgan.com/technology/news/firm-establishes-quantum-secured-crypto-agile-network Nvidia launches quantum computer centers with cuda q platform - https://venturebeat.com/ai/nvidia-launches-quantu...
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How to Promote and Protect Innovation with converging technologies

May 13, 2024 • 12 mins
Hosted by Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at QuSecure Guest Speaker - Pat Bodin, Global AI Architect at Cisco CHAPTERS 0:00 Last Week in Quantum 0:16 Pat Bodin 2:12 Cisco Blog - The Journey: Quantum's Yellow Brick Road 5:00 The importance of safegaurding collaboration when inventing things. 6:18 What is Cisco working on when it comes to AI and Generative AI? 8:14 Thoughts around AI Safety 11:40 Advice on ...
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Driving Innovation in Quantum with Steve Suarez - Post-Quantum Secure

April 29, 2024 • 16 mins
Hosted by Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at QuSecure Guest Speaker - Steve Suarez, Founder and CEO of HorizonX CHAPTERS 0:00 Last Week in Quantum 0:12 Steve Suarez 3:04 What are you seeing in the world of post-quantum cryptography 4:50 Time to start having conversations about pqc 6:57 Differences in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) 9:51 Quantum Ecosystem in 2024 12:22 Qua...
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NIST PQC Standardization Conference 2024 – Why Crypto-Agility? | Tom P

April 19, 2024 • 26 mins
Hosted by Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at QuSecure Guest Speaker - Tom Patterson, Global Lead of Emerging Technology Security Key themes featured in the video: - An insightful overview of NIST's PQC Standardization Conference 2024 and its potential impact on global encryption standards. - The concept of crypto-agility and its significance in ensuring organizations are prepared for the transition to post...
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Quantum Investing: The Frontier of Financial Strategy

April 5, 2024 • 12 mins
In today's fast-paced financial world, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Watch as our expert discusses why "Quantum" is poised to become not just a buzzword but a pivotal element in the next wave of investment strategies, surpassing even AI in potential impact. Key Takeaways: ETF Expert Says Quantum Will Replace AI As The Next Investing Buzzword - https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/04/01/etf-expert-says-quantum-will-replac...
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Technical nuances, competitive landscape, and the government's role in

March 29, 2024 • 12 mins
This episode is essential viewing for professionals and enthusiasts keen to keep abreast of quantum computing advancements. Immerse yourself in the discussion of the technical nuances, the unfolding competitive landscape, and the government's role in shaping the future of quantum. We explore Nvidia's strategic entry into quantum-computing cloud services. Discover how they are poised to transform computational power and the implica...
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Quantum Encryption Evolution – QuSecure's Innovation for Cisco Network

March 22, 2024 • 12 mins
In this highly-anticipated episode of "Last Week in Quantum," we're exploring the cutting-edge of quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions. Join us as we take a deep dive into QuSecure's recent rollout of crypto-agile post-quantum cryptography protection tailored for Cisco router networks. Discover why QuSecure's innovative approach sets a new benchmark for data security and encryption techniques that are designed to combat futur...
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Quantum Leaps & Global Challenges | Google's $5M Quest, Navy's Quantum

March 15, 2024 • 11 mins
First up is Google's monumental launch of a whopping $5 million prize challenge designed to unearth functional, real-world applications for quantum computers. What could this mean for the industry, and how might it leapfrog quantum technology into the mainstream? We're unpacking the details. Next on the agenda, we're offering our professional insights into the much-talked-about post-quantum threat. With the inevitable arrival of q...
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QuEra Unveils the Future of Quantum Computing with Neutral-Atoms

March 10, 2024 • 13 mins
Join us in an enthralling episode of Last Week in Quantum, as we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking realm of Neutral-Atom Quantum Computers with our special guest from QuEra Technologies. This week, we're peeling back the layers of quantum's most exciting advancements and what it means for the future of computing. In this focused discussion, we unravel how QuEra is pioneering the quantum revolution with its state-of-the-art ...
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Pivotal advancements that are shaping the future of quantum technology

March 1, 2024 • 8 mins
In this week's roundup of quantum computing news, we explore the pivotal advancements that are shaping the future of technology and cybersecurity. Apple takes a significant step forward by integrating Post-Quantum Cryptography into iMessage, ensuring your messages stay secure against future quantum threats. Apple rolls out iMessage upgrade to withstand decryption by quantum computers - https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecu...
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Secure the Future: Insider Exclusive w/ QuSecure | White House Post Qu

February 22, 2024 • 19 mins
The integrity of data security is entering a new era with the advent of quantum computing. With this groundbreaking video, "Insider Exclusive - White House Post Quantum Cryptography Roundtable," viewers receive unprecedented access to the most crucial discussions shaping our nation's approach to cyber security in the quantum age. The video features leading experts in cryptography and quantum computing as they convene at the White...
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What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)'s involvement in a quantum-driven

February 15, 2024 • 7 mins
Join us for a deep dive into the nexus of AI and quantum computing as we explore industry-leading developments. We cover DARPA's bold initiative with Microsoft, D-Wave's synergy with Zapata AI, and the critical role of AI in post-quantum cybersecurity. 🔗 Links Mentioned: Impact Of AI On Post-Quantum Cybersecurity - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2024/02/06/the-impact-of-ai-on-post-quantum-cybersecurity/?sh=6c723...
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