Information Security in the Quantum Age
The quantum age is almost upon us, and it will undoubtedly transform the way we process and protect information. But how? Will it herald the end of privacy as we know it? Remarkably, recent advances in quantum cryptography suggest otherwise: they show that we can protect ourselves even against adversaries with superior technological powers, and that security is possible even when the very tools of protection cannot be fully trusted.
About the speaker
Artur Ekert is one of the pioneers of quantum information science. His invention of entanglement-based quantum cryptography has linked the foundational concepts of quantum theory with the study of secure communication. This breakthrough has sparked a surge in global research efforts and continues to inspire new research directions. Beyond his notable discovery that Bell's inequalities can be used to detect eavesdropping, Ekert has made several seminal contributions to both the theoretical and experimental aspects of quantum communication and computation. His expertise has proven invaluable to various companies and government agencies, with whom he has actively collaborated and provided counsel. Outside academia, Ekert is a passionate scuba diving instructor and pilot.
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