Quantum Breakthroughs Drive New Encryption Strategies

Quantum computing has been evolving for decades and holds immense promise. Companies have invested billions in developing the technology, leading to breakthroughs that will eventually solve complex business problems. But, for now, the use cases are limited, said Kawin Boonyapredee, chief strategy officer at Applied Quantum.

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“The challenge is that the technology, while advancing, hasn’t yet reached the level where it can address larger, more complex problems,” Boonyapredee said. “Every week, though, we hear about breakthroughs in quantum technologies, and I believe adoption will grow as these advancements continue.”

The cybersecurity industry is bracing for the day that quantum computers will be able to break encryption algorithms and exploit the trust that users place on legitimate applications and websites. Countries in the APAC region are taking steps to mitigate the risks. Governments in Singapore and Thailand are urging businesses to prepare for quantum threats, while Japan and South Korea are leading in technological investment.

In this video interview with Information Security Media Group, Boonyapredee also discussed:

• Quantum-resistant cryptography and other proactive measures;
• Use cases for quantum technology applications in business;
• Steps taken by governments to defend against post-quantum threats.

Boonyapredee has 25 years of experience across business management, IT and security roles, with expertise in building and optimizing information security programs worldwide. He has previously held executive and security leadership positions in companies such as IBM, Gojek and Inypay.