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This grant marks a significant step in regionalizing quantum cybersecurity training by directly linking D-Wave's annealing hardware with critical energy infrastructure protection. The initiative aims to cultivate a specialized workforce capable of defending against post-quantum cryptographic threats using real-world simulation environments.
Florida Atlantic University Receives NIST Grant to Build South Florida Quantum Cybersecurity Workforce Ecosystem

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) received a $200,000 NIST grant to establish a quantum cybersecurity workforce consortium in South Florida. This initiative, in collaboration with D-Wave Quantum Inc., will focus on integrating quantum computing, cybersecurity, and critical energy infrastructure protection. The program will utilize FAU's new D-Wave Advantage2 quantum system and aims to train a workforce to secure critical infrastructure against emerging post-quantum threats. The post Florida Atlantic University Receives NIST Grant to Build South Florida Quantum Cybersecurity Workforce Ecosystem appeared first on Quantum Computing Report.
Florida Atlantic University (FAU), in collaboration with dual-platform quantum hardware provider D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS), has received a $200,000 cooperative agreement award from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards…
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