Cryptocurrency suits up for enterprise use with backup-key armed BitGo

A "virtual wallet provider" startup, BitGo, raised $42.5 million in venture capital funding to accommodate an exponential growth of corporate customers.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 12, 2017

You can't hide cryptocurrency under your mattress: Hackers steal $70M in bitcoin

Many investments are inherently risky, but just like other forms of investment, bitcoin is not without its own unique risks. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 8, 2017

IBM offers quantum platform to customers, breaks qubit record

Big Blue began launching publicly available quantum computing systems in May 2016, and the 20 qubit system will be the fourth generation of development. 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 14, 2017

'Darknet' and quantum communications could enhance grid cybersecurity, scientists tell Senate

The Department of Energy is working to develop a private grid communication system called "darknet" to automatically detect, isolate and defend against cyber intrusions.

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 30, 2017

Prepare for 'Y2Q' as quantum computing looms, Rep. Hurd says

"Y2Q," or "years to quantum," is the next frontier federal cyber specialists should explore to avoid complete security disruption. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 30, 2017

The quantum revolution: Who, what, when, where, why and how?

Quantum computing will annihilate modern encryption schemes, and the race to reach the technology first is heating up worldwide — a race the enterprise is staking a claim in.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 26, 2017

The time for quantum computing investment 'is now,' experts say

In the security sphere, a complete rollout of quantum encryption and post-quantum cryptography requires a retrospective update of old systems.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 18, 2017

More companies prioritizing robotics investments over mobility and cybersecurity

In an IDC ranking of the top three investments across industries, more than half of surveyed companies prioritized robotics.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 5, 2017