A First Order Survey of Quantum Supply Dynamics and Threat Landscapes

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2308.09772v1
• Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:48:37 GMT
• Title: A First Order Survey of Quantum Supply Dynamics and Threat Landscapes
• Authors: Subrata Das, Avimita Chatterjee and Swaroop Ghosh
• Abstract summary: This paper is a first attempt to explore the quantum computing ecosystem from a security perspective. By investigating the publicly disclosed information from industry front runners like IBM, Google, Honeywell and more, we piece together various components of quantum computing supply chain. We uncover some potential vulnerabilities and attack models and suggest defenses.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: Quantum computing, with its transformative computational potential, is gaining prominence in the technological landscape. As a new and exotic technology, quantum computers involve innumerable Intellectual Property (IP) in the form of fabrication recipe, control electronics and software techniques, to name a few. Furthermore, complexity of quantum systems necessitates extensive involvement of third party tools, equipment and services which could risk the IPs and the Quality of Service and enable other attack surfaces. This paper is a first attempt to explore the quantum computing ecosystem, from the fabrication of quantum processors to the development of specialized software tools and hardware components, from a security perspective. By investigating the publicly disclosed information from industry front runners like IBM, Google, Honeywell and more, we piece together various components of quantum computing supply chain. We also uncover some potential vulnerabilities and attack models and suggest defenses. We highlight the need to scrutinize the quantum computing supply chain further through the lens of security.

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