Will digital communication still be secure in 2035?

Imagine quantum-powered computers cracking our digital secrets. Scary? Don't panic! In this lecture, we'll explore how futuristic machines may break ciphers and unveil solutions scientists build to keep our online world safe.

Imagine a world where all digital communication suddenly becomes unprotected. This is the potential reality we face due to quantum computers. These extraordinary machines, harnessing quantum physics, can crack codes safeguarding our online communications.

While it may sound like science fiction, small-scale quantum computers already exist. Experts predict that within 10-20 years, we could see quantum computers powerful enough to break our current digital defenses. This creates an urgent need for action in cybersecurity and work needs to start now to ensure our online world remains secure in the coming decades.

In the lecture, we'll explore:
1. How quantum computers exploit weaknesses in current encryption
2. Global efforts to create a quantum-proof internet, including research in Denmark
This isn't just about protecting sensitive information: It's about safeguarding our everyday digital lives - from online banking to personal communications.

Presenter
Carsten Baum is an Associate Professor (Lektor) in the Cybersecurity Engineering Section at DTU Compute in Kgs. Lyngby. His research, which is supported by the Villum Foundation, focuses on making cryptography secure against quantum computers, and using cryptography to solve all kinds of privacy-related problems. Carsten holds a PhD from Aarhus University and spends his spare time perfecting hummus recipes.

Dato: Onsdag 23. april kl. 18.30-19.15
Sted: Online. Link from Carsten Baum will be sent on the day of the course