Quantum Computing Advances in 2024 Put Security In Spotlight

Google’s announcement of its Willow chip, which reduces noise and errors in quantum computing, marks a significant milestone towards a usable quantum computer. While experts debate the timeline, the potential threat to cybersecurity, particularly encryption, is real and organizations should prepare for post-quantum technologies. Despite the lack of immediate commercial benefits, the need for quantum-safe strategies is urgent, especially for industries at risk from nation-state actors.