Author(s)

Sabina Sokol

Girls in Quantum, CA, USA.

This research paper analyzes the urgent topic of quantum cybersecurity and the current federal quantum-cyber landscape. Quantum-safe implementations within existing and future Internet of Things infrastructure are discussed, along with quantum vulnerabilities in public key infrastructure and symmetric cryptographic algorithms. Other relevant non-encryption-specific areas within cybersecurity are similarly raised. The evolution and expansion of cyberwarfare as well as new developments in cyber defense beyond post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution are subsequently explored, with an emphasis on public and private sector awareness and vigilance in maintaining strong security posture.

Quantum Computing, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), Quantum Hacking, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Shor’s Algorithm, Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs), Pseudorandom Number Generators (RNGs), Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Symmetric Key Cryp-tography, Asymmetric Key Cryptography

Sokol, S. (2023) Navigating the Quantum Threat Landscape: Addressing Classical Cybersecurity Challenges. Journal of Quantum Information Science, 13, 56-77. doi: 10.4236/jqis.2023.132005.