Quantum Readiness: Be Prepared for the Future

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, the buzz around quantum readiness is increasing. Companies are gearing up for post-quantum computing’s impact on security and trust frameworks. At the recent “DigiCert World Quantum Readiness Day,” experts shared their insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Notables included Deepika Chauhan from DigiCert, Luke Valenta of Cloudflare, and Martin Reilly from DXC Technology. They, led by John Furrier from theCUBE, discussed how businesses can adapt to cryptographic changes.

Proactive Steps for Quantum Safety

Valenta mentioned that readying for quantum isn’t just algorithm swapping. It’s about building agility, having a clear cryptographic asset inventory, and embracing resilience amid evolving standards. These are essential as organizations face changes.

Cloudflare’s approach emphasizes collaboration. Valenta highlighted the importance of transparency from day one to foster community cooperation. Meanwhile, Reilly suggested being one’s first customer, testing solutions internally to pre-emptively catch issues before they hit clients. This method is already yielding insights at DXC Technology.

Education and Adaptation

Reilly also pointed out the need for education across all organizational levels. As knowledge about quantum impacts spreads, it’s now a common topic in boardrooms. Technical and sales teams alike need to grasp its implications.

Adapting infrastructures to new encryption standards also poses hurdles. Yet, proactive vendor communication and internal testing offer solutions. By the year’s end, Valenta hopes most Cloudflare connections will be post-quantum encrypted.

Chauhan advised compiling a thorough cryptographic inventory as a starting point for transitions. The emphasis: prioritize low-risk applications first, making the shift smoother.

This journey toward quantum readiness is not just a hurdle but an opportunity to innovate in digital security.

For further insights, watch the complete video from the event, part of SiliconANGLE’s and theCUBE’s coverage.

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