Evaluating Quantum Computing Challenges and Opportunities for Future Cybersecurity Frameworks

Abstract

Quantum computing has emerged as a transformative technology, offering immense computational power and posing significant implications for current cybersecurity frameworks. This paper evaluates the challenges and opportunities quantum computing introduces for the future of cybersecurity. It explores the vulnerabilities of classical encryption techniques to quantum attacks, highlights advancements in post-quantum cryptography, and examines the dual-use potential of quantum algorithms in both enhancing and undermining security measures. Additionally, the study delves into regulatory, ethical, and practical considerations for integrating quantum resilience into global cybersecurity policies. By synthesizing research, the paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the technological and strategic paradigms shaping quantum-safe security practices.