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Quantum computing presents immediate security challenge The emergence of quantum computing capabilities presents a pressing security concern that requires immediate attention , according to Ravi . Nation-states and cybercriminals are already collecting encrypted data with the intention of decrypting it once quantum computing becomes viable .
“ Although quantum computing sounds like a problem for the future , it needs to be a security concern now ,” he says .
“ Cloud providers must begin offering post-quantum services to customers in high-security industries , future-proofing data today that will be difficult to crack in five years ’ time .”
This threat is driving demand for cryptoagile infrastructure – systems that can adapt their security mechanisms as quantum computing capabilities advance . Current cryptography methods face obsolescence as quantum computing becomes available at scale .
“ Additionally , organisations will need flexible , crypto-agile infrastructure for a system to adapt its mechanisms and algorithms in line with technology advancement as new post-quantum algorithms and protocols emerge ,” says Ravi . “ Cloud organisations can ’ t help to protect industries alone . To combat the rise in actors using quantum computing to pose a threat themselves , we need to see greater collaboration between
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