Hacking and Certifying Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) - Prof. Vadim Makarov @ QV3, DEF CON 32

*Abstract:* Quantum cryptography is unbreakable in principle but suffers from implementation vulnerabilities that may compromise the perfect protocol. In this fantastic talk, Vadim will show examples of such vulnerabilities and tell about upcoming certification standards that verify the quality of countermeasures. *Speaker Bio:* Vadim received his M.Sc from St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University in 1998. He obtained a Doctor Engineer Degree in Physics Electronics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in 2007. After postdoctoral positions at Pohang University of Science and Technology (South Korea) and at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, in 2012 he joined the Institute for Quantum Computing, Waterloo University (Canada) as research Assistant Professor. Since 2018 he is an applied PI at the Russian Quantum Center, and Professor at the National University of Science and Technology MISiS in Moscow since 2019. In 2023, he joined the Vigo Quantum Communication Center as group leader of the Quantum Hacking & Certification Lab. His research interest lies in quantum communication, particularly quantum hacking. *** Quantum Village *** PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE TO HELP GET OUR CONTENT TO QUANTUM HACKERS EVERYWHERE! Connect to our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/quantum_village LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantumvillage Discord: https://discord.gg/6WUjH5cBXu GitHub: https://github.com/QuantumVillage *** DISCLAIMER *** The views expressed in this video are not the views of Quantum Village Inc.