Introduction to Quantum Systems and Security Vulnerabilities

The objective of this paper is to propose and establish a new area of research and increase awareness of key cybersecurity aspects relating to the manufacturing, creation, development, and maintenance of quantum systems and identify key challenges in this domain. It aims to present areas of focus of cybersecurity in the quantum field. Through research, we have established a new emerging gap in the security of quantum systems. This paper introduces the basics of quantum systems, circuits, and computers. Then, it continues to introduce the current state of quantum technologies. Finally, it introduces cybersecurity and quantum and establishes new avenues of attacks for such systems.