Cyber Security: Now and Next

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Dr Zvika Brakerski

The hot topic of Cyber Security was the subject of our latest Freshly Squeezed Science Breakfast.  Dr Zvika Brakerski from the Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at the Weizmann Institute joined us in London to give an overview of the history of cryptology, including the invention of RSA encryption in which Weizmann’s Prof. Adi Shamir played a major role.  The talk also brought us up to speed on current and possible future innovations in the field.

Dr Brakerski was warmly welcomed by our host Chris Opie, Client Advisor and Vice President at Alliance Bernstein.

Talking of his approach to the subject Dr Brakerski said: “We start from the principle of basic research. We look at what the laws of the universe are and how they can guide us in our research.”

On the benefit of working at the Weizmann Institute he said: “It is an environment where you have the freedom and opportunity to choose the direction of your research with the back-up of a great team. It is wonderful to be able to work with like-minded scientists from all over the world who believe in science.”

Looking to the future he said: “The race is on between various countries – and companies – to build a quantum computer.  The challenge will then be how businesses and individuals will be able to defend themselves in a ‘post-quantum’ world.”

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Published: June 06, 2017

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