Gilles Brassard

Canadian computer scientist

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Bennett and Brassard redefine secure communications with Turing Award win
science Mar 18, 2026, 4:23 PM
Bennett and Brassard redefine secure communications with Turing Award win
  • Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard received the Turing Award for their invention of quantum cryptography.
  • Their protocol BB84 allows secure communication by ensuring any interception is detectable.
  • Their work is expected to impact digital communication security for decades to come.
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