International cryptography conference anticipates quantum computers

Some industry experts predict that quantum computers could be a reality within ten years, which is why they held a meeting of the minds over the weekend at the University of Cincinnati.PQCrypto2008, the Second International Workshop on Post-Quantum Cryptography brought in approximately 60 national and international experts to figure out how to protect public key cryptography methods that keep current information technology secure.Without protective measures, experts believe that quantum computing has the ability to overwhelm crytpography, making secure telecommunications impossible and causing modern communications systems to collapse.UC is one of only a few U.S. universities researching this problem.Read the full article here.