In this episode of Vigilance, host Pam Brodt sits down with Tom Patterson, Managing Director for Emerging Technology Security at Accenture, to discuss the critical issue of quantum security. As quantum computers advance rapidly, the encryption methods that secure most of today's digital information and communication are at risk of becoming vulnerable.
Tom breaks down what organizations need to know about this emerging threat and outlines a process to start preparing now:
— Develop a quantum security strategy
— Discover where vulnerable encryption exists across the enterprise
— Engage with your technology ecosystem and vendors
— Design a crypto-agile security architecture
— Set up quantum-safe encryption test environments
— Run limited trials of quantum-safe solutions
— Roll out quantum-safe encryption more broadly
— Transition to steady-state quantum security management
While the exact timeline is uncertain, experts advise starting the multi-year quantum security transition process immediately. Tom also discusses new cryptographic standards on the horizon, leveraging AI to accelerate the process, and an open maturity model to help benchmark progress.Whether you're a CISO at a Fortune 500 company or a cybersecurity professional looking to learn more, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge and practical steps to begin quantum-proofing your organization. The time to start is now.
