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Singapore creates first quantum cryptography testbed

by Siddhi Ashar, Feb 27
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The National Research Foundation announced the launch of their first testbed for quantum cryptography named the National Quantum-Safe Network earlier this month.

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Aimed at building an unbreakable cryptographic algorithm, it uses the quantum properties of light particles to safeguard communications online. This includes protecting sectors such as banking, energy grids, finance etc against potential attacks.

So what?

Quantum computers store information as qubits which represent both 0 and 1 simultaneously as opposed to the conventional binary information. Also applying quantum key distribution systems, theoretically, it can notify users when hackers read their information. Both together allow for faster information processing and building a secure network online.

2021 saw a myriad of cyberattacks from the Colonial Pipeline attack rendering one of USA’s largest oil and gas company defenseless to the JBS Food Hack that paid 11$ million in Bitcoin as ransom. Governments struggled to respond as the hacks revealed the fragility of our web infrastructure and how critical systems have grown vulnerable as hacking methodologies have only become more sophisticated. Emergent technologies such as quantum cryptography are crucial as the world begins to address the issue of cybersecurity and data protection.

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With a background in international studies and filmmaking, Siddhi works with the Futures Centre team to creatively push our current imaginaries and create more positive visions of futures rooted in equity. Her works centers around challenging common narratives and working agilely to bring forth more representative ones. Through her role at the Futures Centre, she focuses on the answering the question, how can better climate communication and visioning help stakeholders work together and act intently, empathetically and urgently?

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