Podcast
Root Causes 65: Quantum Key Distribution


Hosted by
Tim Callan
Chief Compliance Officer
Jason Soroko
Fellow
Original broadcast date
February 10, 2020
Quantum key distribution is a new technology that uses the principles of quantum physics to generate and distribute truly random keys for encrypted communication. Join us as we explain how quantum key distribution works, why it is not the same as quantum safe cryptography, and which cases it may be useful for.
Podcast Transcript
Lightly edited for flow and brevity.
So, all right. Quantum key distribution. At a high level, what is it?
All right. Great. That is a great cogent explanation of quantum key distribution. You know, I had a very light understanding of the topic until we came into this and now, I think I know what I need to know. So, thank you, Jay.

