Taking the Pulse of Quantum Computing

5 percent consider quantum computing a high priority for near-term planning.

62% of technology and cybersecurity professionals are worried that quantum computing will break today’s internet encryption.

19 percent say they have discussed quantum computing but not made any formal plans.

37 percent have not discussed quantum computing at all.

46 percent say quantum computing will create revolutionary innovations.

A third of global cyber and IT professionals (30 percent) do not have a good understanding of the capabilities of quantum computing.

41 percent say they do not plan to address quantum computing at this time.

Nearly half (48 percent) are very or somewhat optimistic about quantum computing’s impact in their sector/industry.

57 percent say quantum computing will create new business risks.

Forty percent are not aware of their company’s plans regarding quantum computing.

95% of organizations lack a quantum computing roadmap.

15 percent say qunatum computing is on their long-term roadmap but not a near-term priority.

Just 5% say quantum computing is a high priority for the near future.

24 percent don’t know how their organization views quantum computing within its current technology or innovation strategy

Only 7 percent of the poll respondents say they have a strong understanding of the new NIST standards.

Only 5% say their organizations have a defined quantum computing strategy.

63 percent believe quantum computing will speed up computational tasks or data analysis significantly.

Forty-four percent admit they have never heard of the new NIST standards

Sixty-three percent say quantum will increase or shift cybersecurity risks.

56 percent cite "harvest now, decrypt later" as a concern for quantum computing.

More than half (55 percent) of enterprises have not taken steps to prepare for quantum computing.

56 percent cite "harvest now, decrypt later" as a concern for quantum computing.