Cybersecurity and Quantum Computing: A Readiness Guide (with Palo Alto Networks) CXOTalk #904

Nation-states are already harvesting your encrypted data, betting they'll crack it when quantum computers mature. It's happening now. In CXOTalk episode 904, Anand Oswal, Executive Vice President of Network Security at Palo Alto Networks, explains what business leaders need to understand about quantum security and how to address it. The impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity will be huge. Key timelines discussed: -- Cryptographically relevant quantum computers expected by end of this decade -- RSA and ECC algorithms deprecated by 2030, disallowed by 2035 -- Enterprise cryptographic migrations typically take 5-10 years 🔷 Show notes: 🔷 Newsletter: 🔷 LinkedIn: Twitter: twitter.com/cxotalk Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:36 What is quantum computing? 01:17 The core security threat 02:29 Customer awareness of quantum risk 02:57 Timeline: When will quantum arrive? 03:53 Implications for security leaders 05:35 Compliance timelines 06:24 Business risk explained 07:52 How encryption works today 09:22 Harvest now, decrypt later attacks 09:57 How the industry is preparing 12:27 Pillar 1: Discovery and visibility 14:26 Pillar 2: Protect 16:29 Pillar 3: Accelerate 17:40 The role of AI18:10 Talent and skills 19:31 Practical steps for quantum readiness 20:43 What leaders should do now

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Cybersecurity and Quantum Computing: A Readiness Guide (with Palo Alto Networks) CXOTalk #904 is an episode from CXOTalk by Michael Krigsman.

This episode is 00:22:14 long.

This episode was published on Jan 6, 2026.

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