Vulnerabilities in the Quantum Hardware Itself — By CyberDudeBivash

CyberDudeBivash — Quantum Risk & Hardware Threat Intelligence cyberdudebivash.com | cyberbivash.blogspot.com | cryptobivash.code.blog Table of Contents What is Quantum Hardware & Why It Matters Categories of Hardware Vulnerabilities in Quantum Systems Recent Research Findings Key Attack Vectors & Threat Models Detection & Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) Mitigation Strategies & Best Practices Compliance, Standards & Regulatory Imperatives Roadmap for Quantum-Secure Infrastructure CyberDudeBivash Services & Recommendations Conclusion 1. What is Quantum Hardware & Why It Matters Quantum computing hardware refers to the physical devices — qubits, control electronics, cryogenics, optical components, quantum memory, etc. In quantum hardware, unlike classical computers, physical imperfections, noise, calibration, and hardware-level interactions can significantly alter behavior. This introduces fundamentally new r...