Combining quantum physics and modern-day computing, D-Wave Systems manufactures the world’s first commercially available quantum computing system. The high-performance D-Wave TwoTM quantum computer targets hugely complex industrial problems encountered by Fortune 500 companies, government, and academia. A recent benchmark indicated that a complex problem could be completed on a quantum computing system as much as 3,600 times faster1 than on conventional desktop computers. The revolutionary technology is deployed by some very high-profile organizations, which has caught the eye of would-be attackers. “After the release of our first product we had a lot more exposure with the public and we knew we would attract some unwanted attention,” D-Wave’s IT security manager said. “We starte

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