IonQ’s Niccolo de Masi on securing data for the quantum era

Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ, discussed the transformative impact of quantum technology on national security and economic security. These technologies enhance battlefield forecasting, control, and decision-making and are crucial for maintaining military and economic security. De Masi emphasized the urgency of implementing post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution to protect critical infrastructure from future quantum threats. He stressed the importance of secure quantum communications for long-term data safety and trust across all sectors, including government and Fortune 500 companies.