Quantum computing is moving from theoretical possibility to practical inevitability—and with it comes the potential to break much of today’s public-key cryptography. While large-scale, cryptographically relevant quantum computers may still be years away, the risk is already present through “harvest-now, decrypt-later” attacks, regulatory pressure, and long technology refresh cycles.
This session provides a practical, business-aligned introduction to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) for security and risk leaders. We will demystify what quantum actually threatens (and what it doesn’t), review the current state of PQC standards and industry adoption, and outline realistic timelines based on technology and regulatory drivers.
Attendees will leave with actionable guidance on how to start a PQC readiness program today, including crypto inventory and discovery, risk-based prioritization, hybrid cryptography strategies, and governance considerations. Rather than hype or fear, this talk focuses on pragmatic steps organizations can take now to reduce future disruption and build crypto-agility.
Ideal for CISOs, architects, and security leaders, this session helps translate quantum risk into clear, measurable actions for the enterprise.
