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<\/a><\/p>\nOver two thirds (67%) anticipate the quantum computing could increase or shift cybersecurity risks over the next decade, while 40% feel that it has the potential to disrupt existing business models.<\/p>\n
Worse still, 67% are worried about it breaking today\u2019s internet encryption before platforms fully implement new post-quantum cryptography.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven recent quantum advancements and breakthroughs, we can expect quantum computing to be present in our day-to-day platforms and processes within the next few years,\u201d Chris Dimitriadis, chief global strategy officer at ISACA said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhilst this will present great opportunities for innovation in several industries, significant cybersecurity risks emerge both in terms of quantum in a silo as well as through the rise of Quantum AI.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor instance, cryptography is present in all businesses, industries and sectors, and quantum computing has the potential to break the cryptographic protocols that we use, rendering simple services useless. At the same time, quantum will substantially transform AI by boosting its capabilities, together with the risks associated with it.\u201d<\/p>\n
But despite the expected impact of quantum computing organisations are not making a concerted effort to prepare for it.<\/p>\n
Although quantum computing is clearly a concern for a larger proportion of IT professionals, only 4% said that their organisation has a defined quantum computing strategy.<\/p>\n
Moreover, over half (52%) reported that their organisations has not integrated quantum computing into its formal strategy or roadmap and does not currently plan to.<\/p>\n
A further 40% of cyber and IT professionals report that their organisations has not yet considered implementing post-quantum cryptography.<\/p>\n
As well as lacking a quantum strategy, there is a low level of quantum literacy within businesses.<\/p>\n
Just 2% strongly agree they have a good understanding of the capabilities of quantum computing and only 5% have a strong understanding of the new NIST post-quantum cryptography standards, even though NIST has been working on them for more than 10 years.<\/p>\n
Recommended reading<\/strong><\/p>\nThe literacy gap highlights how organisations are underprepared for the advent of quantum, and that they lack the skills needed to protect the business from emerging threats and adhere to new regulations.<\/p>\n
The UK Government is already making good progress with this, having pledged to invest over \u00a360m for new quantum skills programmes running until 2034. But this must go further in order to build a skilled workforce ready for the arrival of quantum computing.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a society that relies so heavily on digital systems, it\u2019s imperative that we take this seriously,\u201d Dimitriadis said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOrganisations must make sure that they are already planning about how their operations might look in a post-quantum world, while they keep developing a holistically trained workforce on AI. They simply cannot afford to defer this critical preparation, risking the stability of the global economy itself.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to build a holistically trained workforce on Quantum (and continue doing this for AI) and then create a plan for transition to the post-quantum era, enabling the safe adoption of these emerging technologies, so we can enjoy the benefits of innovation in a safe manner.\u201d<\/p>\n
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