Making Quantum Technology Accessible for Hackers: A Focus at Defcon’s Quantum Village

In the realm of technological advancement, quantum computing stands as a promising yet ambiguous frontier, with opinions varying on its imminent arrival. This year’s Quantum Village at the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas serves as a testament to this, focusing predominantly on cutting-edge research and potential threat assessments.

At the heart of this innovative space are cofounders Victoria Kumaran and Mark Carney, who are not only spearheading groundbreaking research but also making strides towards making currently available quantum technologies more accessible to hackers and the general public alike.