DISCRETION showcase in Brussels between Portuguese Embassy and European Commission
Catarina Bastos Head of Secure Communications and Quantum Technologies Division
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About Catarina Bastos
Catarina Bastos, PhD in Physics, has become an expert in models using quantum physics to explain different physical aspects of the universe. In 2017 she started in Deimos Engenharia, working in several ESA projects. Recently, she became the Head of Secure Communications and Quantum Technologies Division, leading the Quantum Communications team, and being an Account Manager for Defence projects in Deimos Engenharia.
She is the coordinator of an EDIDP project, DISCRETION, to enable European Defence to have secure communications. She is also the coordinator of the Portuguese Quantum Communications Infrastructure, PTQCI, in coordination with PT-NSA."
Organisation
Founded in 2001, Deimos is a leading European technology group headquartered in Spain, with subsidiaries in five countries: Spain, Portugal, Italy, Romania, and the United Kingdom. With a dedicated team of over 500 professionals, we specialize in delivering advanced technologies across a diverse range of sectors, including Space, Defense, Transportation, Aeronautics, Maritime, Telecommunications, and Digital Intelligence.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Catarina Bastos?
- Catarina Bastos, PhD in Physics, has become an expert in models using quantum physics to explain different physical aspects of the universe. In 2017 she started in Deimos Engenharia, working in several ESA projects. Recently, she became the Head of Secure Communications and Quantum Technologies.
- What is the lecture "DISCRETION showcase in Brussels between Portuguese Embassy and European Commission"?
- This presentation by Catarina Bastos at the Quantum Security Defence World Symposium covers key concepts, challenges, and developments in quantum cyber security, quantum key distribution, quantum satellite communications, post-quantum cryptography.
- What is quantum cyber security?
- Quantum cyber security applies quantum mechanical principles to protect digital communications and data. It covers quantum key distribution, post-quantum cryptography, and quantum-safe network design.
- What is quantum key distribution?
- Quantum key distribution uses quantum mechanics to exchange cryptographic keys securely. Any interception disturbs the quantum states and is detectable, providing information-theoretic security.
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