A large-scale quantum computer, exponentially faster than a classical computer, will have infinite uses whenever complicated problems or systems must be emulated. Unfortunately, this power will also be available to break the encryption systems that we use today. 
The negative impacts of quantum computing are of great concern. Cyberattacks, data theft, and breakdown of information systems and infrastructure have the potential to completely disrupt all commonly secure data. The World Economic Forum predicts that globally, over 20 billion digital devices will be impacted and need upgrade or replacement in the next two decades to remain safe from quantum cyberattacks (source in QED-C).

Leading experts agree that quantum cybersecurity will soon become mainstream and will be one of the critical pillars of a robust cybersecurity strategy for most organizations. Rather than waiting for quantum computing to allow the breakdown of our information infrastructure, QuintessenceLabs is now harnessing quantum physics’ power to protect cryptography. The solutions to transition to quantum-resilient infrastructure will include post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (CV-QKD).