Quantum Tech: The Future of Cybersecurity Explained

What’s the future of cybersecurity in a world where quantum tech is transforming everything?

In this episode, Wenmiao Yu takes us through her journey from Singapore to the UK, from growing up in a highly competitive education system to pioneering the use of quantum technology in cybersecurity.

Key Takeaways:

Cultural Shifts: Moving from Singapore to the UK and how it shaped her view of resilience and inclusivity.

Quantum Tech Demystified: An insider’s look at the booming field of quantum computing, sensing, and communications.

Building a Future-Proof Business: How Wemya’s company is enhancing cybersecurity with quantum random number generators.

Navigating the Quantum Space: From early challenges to raising funding, learn how the quantum industry is evolving and what’s driving its growth.

Don’t miss this fascinating conversation about the intersection of technology, security, and the future.

Chapters

00:00:00 – From Singapore to the UK: A Life of Change

00:04:05 – Cultural Shock: Moving to a New World

00:07:15 – How Early Education Shapes Our Futures

00:12:00 – The Journey into Quantum Tech

00:16:30 – Quantum Sensing, Computing, and the Future

00:22:40 – Building a Company from Scratch

00:27:00 – Navigating the Quantum Investment Space

00:32:10 – How Quantum Tech Is Changing Cybersecurity

00:38:20 – Quantum Encryption and the Future of Security

00:43:00 – The Challenge of Educating the Market

00:47:30 – Scaling Quantum: From Space to Smartphones

00:52:00 – Advice for Anyone Looking to Enter Quantum Tech

00:57:00 – A Lesson from a 10-Year-Old Moving to the UK