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NSF CISE: Making Quantum Computers Resilient to Adversarial Attacks

Researchers at Rice University and Johns Hopkins, funded by multiple NSF CISE grants, introduced a new adversarial state corruption model and accompanying algorithms that enable quantum computers to operate despite noisy or malicious disturbances. The framework assumes attackers can tamper with quantum measurement data and demonstrates resilience for structured quantum states while exposing limits for highly mixed states. Early tests show promise for near‑term superconducting, trapped‑ion, and photonic devices, though full‑scale deployment remains future work. The effort also advances workforce training and aligns with national quantum security priorities.