Secure Quantum Computing / Spring 2026 / Class 2 / Computer Security Basics, Part 1

Overview: This is the recording of the second class lecture for the Secure Quantum Computing Course. This class and video lecture contain first part of introduction to computer security basics. It covers topics such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability; definitions of threats and attacks; threat model discussion; security policy models; and brief introduction to symmetric-key cryptography and cryptographic hashes. Course and Video Organization: Class 1 - Introduction to Secure Quantum Computing Course Class 2 - (this video) Computer Security Basics, Part 1 Class 3 - Computer Security Basics, Part 2 Class 4 - Threat Categories for Quantum Computing Systems, Part 1 ... Information About the Videos: The videos are produced and recorded by Prof. Jakub Szefer. You can learn more about our security and quantum computing research at the links below. You can support this video series by citing our research work and papers, or donating to Jakub's coffee fund. ☕ Jakub is also available for industry consulting on security and quantum computing topics, please reach out by email at [email protected]. 📧 Jakub usually does not reference himself in third-person so much. 😁 • https://caslab.io/refezs • https://linkedin.com/in/refezs • https://twitter.com/refezs • https://buymeacoffee.com/refezs