Quantum Computing - One Weird Trick to Break RSA Encryption

This course aims to explore the security implications of quantum computing on encryption standards, specifically focusing on breaking RSA encryption using Shor's Algorithm. The learning outcomes include understanding the basics of quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms, RSA encryption, Shor's Algorithm, quantum error correction, and the future of quantum cryptography. The teaching method involves a lecture-style session discussing the current status of quantum computers, the roadmap to achieving large-scale quantum computing, and the risks posed to current encryption standards. The intended audience for this course is individuals interested in cybersecurity, cryptography, and the intersection of quantum computing with encryption technologies.