Chris Hickman
CYBERSECURITY
Chris Hickman
CSO Keyfactor
“ Security leaders are well aware of the threats to come with quantum computing – with each day we get closer to a quantum computer that could break current encryption methods that every business relies on . Encryption protects everything from banking and retail transactions to valuable business data and does not discriminate .
“ With the finalisation of the first suite of NIST cryptographic algorithms , organisations now have the tools to safeguard against the quantum threat . While Q-day may seem years away , security leaders need to keep in mind that AI capabilities increase the need to transition to PQC algorithms .
The finalisation of NIST ’ s three of four algorithms marks the starting line in the race to secure against the threat of quantum computers for many – and the preservation of digital trust is on the line . Now , more than ever , it will be vitally important for organisations of all sizes to adequately plan and test for the adoption of these new algorithms , which includes conducting security assessments to verify how prepared their supply chains to ensure a smooth transition over the coming years .”
Chris Hickman , CSO ,
Keyfactor
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