Quantum Computing's Implications for Cybersecurity
K. Gowri, S. Jawahar, V. Kavitha, B. L. Shivakumar, Maryum Bibi · 2025
Quantum computing's potential is not to speed up traditional computing, but instead to provide an exponential advantage for some kinds of problems, with significant consequences for, for example, cybersecurity. Data are now exchanged over computer networks. These data are exchanged on either a public or a private network and might be related to business, the military, academia, research, etc. The level of protection in this data communication and transport is rising daily. The conventional procedures stop providing a reasonable and trustworthy solution when the worth and necessity of computing requirements grow. We generally know that in the early 20th century, the concepts of relativeness and quantum procedure drastically altered the course of physics. It not only affected physics but also the whole technological landscape and gave rise to a brand-new branch of computing known as quantum computing. In order to deal with the risks and prospective remedies for urgent cybersecurity challenges, this document aims to compile fundamental and essential studies on quantum cybersecurity. We present an extensive, visual explanation of modern facilities for cybersecurity and quantum computers and explore the current recommended techniques. Research on the cybersecurity implications of quantum computing suggests that, in spite of its risks, technology might be applied to lessen cybersecurity worries. This comprehensive survey's breadth and depth provide a solid foundation for further research in the field and provide both researchers and practitioners in cybersecurity with quantum technology with up-to-date information on recent advancements. In this chapter, the authors offer a comprehensive study concerning how quantum innovations are changing cybersecurity concepts and having new effects.