Quantum Computing & Post-Quantum Security: What the Future Holds

Quantum computing isn’t just “a faster computer”—it’s a completely different paradigm of computation. With the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 featuring quantum-resistant algorithms, the future of security and computing is closer than ever. In this video, we explore: - What quantum computing really is (and why it’s not just speed) - The role of qubits and how they can represent 0 and 1 at the same time - Why cryptography and prime number factorization are at risk - How quantum computing could one day break today’s encryption - The importance of quantum-safe / post-quantum cryptography - Why technologies like Red Hat’s new release are critical for the future Quantum computers operate at extremely low temperatures (near 0 Kelvin) and are optimized for solving certain types of problems much faster than classical computers. This makes them especially powerful in areas like cryptanalysis, optimization, and material science. But there’s a flip side: if today’s cryptographic systems are vulnerable, our data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure could be at risk. That’s why post-quantum cryptography is one of the hottest topics in the tech world right now. If you’re curious about the future of security, cryptography, and next-generation computing, this video will give you a clear, beginner-friendly overview of why quantum computing matters. Subscribe for more deep dives into frontier technologies, from AI and cybersecurity to quantum and beyond. Chapters 00:00 What is quantum computing? 00:09 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 & quantum-resistant algorithms 00:20 Why quantum computers work at near 0 Kelvin 00:42 Qubits explained: superposition & power 01:00 Quantum vs classical computing 01:10 Cryptography at risk: prime factorization & RSA 01:24 The need for post-quantum security