Researchers claim their protocol can create truly random numbers on a current quantum computer

A team that included researchers at a US bank says it has created a protocol that can generate certified truly random numbers, opening the possibility that current generation quantum computers can be used for secure applications in finance, cryptography, cybersecurity, and privacy.

However, an industry analyst is cautious.

“The JPMorgan team’s findings are interesting, but won’t be applicable in the near term for most CSOs, unless they are responsible for high security environments,” said Sandy Carielli, a principal analyst at Forrester Research.

“Quantum random number generation has been around for a while,” she pointed out, “and some CSOs may already be using products in that area. The certification could be a nice extra for highly regulated environments.”