India must make itself quantum secure, says HCL Co-founder Ajai Chowdhry

India must prioritise its quantum security to safeguard critical infrastructure, financial systems, and national security, said HCL co-founder Ajai Chowdhry in a fireside chat at the second edition of Manthan, Business Standard’s annual summit, in New Delhi on Friday.

Chowdhry highlighted that nations across the world, including smaller countries such as Finland and Singapore, are heavily investing in quantum research, with funding ranging from $400 million to $1 billion. He warned that once a quantum computer with the right speed emerges, it will pose a “significant cybersecurity threat to every country.”