Q-Day: why quantum readiness can't wait, with Vikram Sharma, QuintessenceLabs

Within just a few years, quantum computers could render today's encryption obsolete, exposing sensitive data and disrupting critical systems. In this episode, Valeska and co-host David Rountree are joined by Dr Vikram Sharma, Founder and CEO of QuintessenceLabs, to unpack what these advances mean for cyber risk management. Vikram explains why post-quantum transition timeframes are accelerating, what boards and executives should be doing to prepare, and why the transition will be more complex than a simple technology upgrade. Valeska, David and Vikram also discuss 'harvest now, decrypt later' attacks, why post-quantum readiness is—at its core—a governance issue, and the need to build crypto agility into future systems.

Resources from this episode:

Preparing for the post-quantum era of security

Stay ahead of the quantum threat with post-quantum cryptography | Cyber.gov.au

Guidelines for cryptography | Cyber.gov.au

Vikram's author recommendation: Yuval Harari

Vikram's TED talk: How quantum physics can make encryption stronger