Let's do it right the first time: Survey on security concerns in the way to quantum software engineering

Quantum computing is no longer a promise of the future but a rapidly evolving reality. Advances in quantum hardware are making it possible to make tangible a computational reality that until now was only theoretical. The proof of this is that development languages and platforms are appearing that bring physical principles closer to developers, making it feasible to begin to propose, in different areas of society, solutions to problems that until now were unsolvable. However, security vulnerabilities are also emerging that could hinder the progress of quantum computing, as well as its transition and development in industry. For this reason, this article proposes a review of some of the first artefacts that are emerging in the field of quantum computing. From this analysis, we begin to identify possible security issues that could become potential vulnerabilities in the quantum software of tomorrow. Likewise, and following the experience in classical software development, the testing technique is analysed as a possible candidate for improving security in quantum software development. Following the principles of Quantum Software Engineering, we are aware of the lack of tools, techniques and knowledge necessary to guarantee the development of quantum software in the immediate future. Therefore, this article aims to offer some first clues on what would be a roadmap to guarantee secure quantum software development.