CISO Tradecraft®

#221 - Microsoft Majorana is Taking the Quantum Leap


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In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy discusses Microsoft's groundbreaking announcement of their new quantum chip, the Majorana. The chip harnesses properties of a topological superconductor, making quantum computing promises more tangible. The episode delves into the technical aspects of quantum bits (qubits), cryptography, and the implications of topological quantum computing. With insights on competitor advancements by Google and potential challenges, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of quantum computing's future and its cyber security implications.

 

Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O2XG47o2_6jHBtPKL2PcwGRKPe69wFvi

Link: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/quantum/2025/02/19/microsoft-unveils-majorana-1-the-worlds-first-quantum-processor-powered-by-topological-qubits/

 

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to CISO Tradecraft
  • 00:26 Microsoft's Quantum Chip Announcement
  • 01:51 Understanding Quantum Bits
  • 03:23 Quantum Computing and Cryptography
  • 06:00 Microsoft's Quantum Leap
  • 09:41 The Physics Behind Quantum Computing
  • 16:48 Majorana Particle and Its Significance
  • 20:29 Applications and Future of Quantum Computing
  • 25:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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