Quantum computers. They’re making headlines for all sorts of use cases – but what will it mean for the future of cryptography?

Plus: Why garbled circuits can’t be reused, and the skinny on government backdoor policies in crypto.

In the ‘Ask the Professor’ video series, Professor Nigel Smart, a world-renowned expert in applied cryptography, and professor at the COSIC group at the KU Leuven was Vice President of the International Association for Cryptologic Research and a fellow of the IACR. Prof. Smart answers the internet’s most interesting questions about cryptography.

Based on questions from popular blogs, forums, and social media—this series is relevant for both beginners and advanced crypto enthusiasts alike.