StrategicCIO360’s Katie Kuehner-Hebert interviewed Atsushi Yamada, CEO of ISARA, about the state of quantum computing and cybersecurity, and how organizations can act now to start preparing their post-quantum cryptography migrations ..read more

Quantum computing and the great security risks it poses to current cryptography continue to be top of mind across government agencies, enterprises, and standards organizations. These organizations are focused on how they can ensure the security of their systems today and in the longer term ..read more

In today's technologically connected world, it is paramount for organizations to have a strategy for managing their information technology cyber (IT) risks. Without one, organizations are not only more susceptible to cyberattacks, but it makes it harder for them to adapt to new technologies and risks as they emerge. "IT risk management is an essential tool for organizations to ensure data security, business continuity, compliance, competitive advantage and positive reputation,” writes information security expert Hakan Kantaş in his ISACA blog post, Proactive IT Risk Management in an Era of Eme ..read more

As many know, the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has been leading a consortium of public and private organizations to develop concrete guidance and recommendations for organizations to adopt post-quantum cryptography (PQC). As Y2Q draws nearer, it becomes increasingly important for organizations to gain clarity on how they will become quantum safe. “The key is to be on this journey today and not wait until the last minute,” urges Rob Joyce, Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) Cybersecurity ..read more

It is no secret that the world’s cybersecurity posture is changing. The ways in which we use and interact with technology are different than they were even a few years ago. We have convenience, connectedness, and the promise of even greater breakthroughs on the horizon. As a user this sounds fantastic. As a security professional this sounds like a challenge ..read more

Inside Quantum Technology, to be held June 20-22, 2023, features ISARA’s CEO Atsushi Yamada on the panel "The Future of PQC: Standards and Applications." Atsushi joins moderator Francis Bellido, Quantum eMotion and fellow panelists Michael Redding, Quantropi Inc. and Sarah McCarthy, evolutionQ. We sat down with Atsushi to ask him to share some of his insights around post-quantum cryptography (PQC ..read more

The ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Workshop returned last week after a one year hiatus, held in-person at ETSI’s headquarters in the beautiful South of France. Regarded by many as the world’s premier event in quantum-safe security, the Workshop yet again brought together a diverse blend of talent, experience, and perspectives on the growing quantum threat to information security ..read more

After years of careful analysis, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced the selection of four quantum-safe algorithms for standardization: CRYSTALS-Kyber, CRYSTALS-Dilithium, FALCON, and SPHINCS+. "This announcement represents a significant milestone toward a quantum-safe world and lifts a huge weight off the shoulders of organizations looking to fortify against quantum attacks," said Philip Lafrance, CISSP, standards manager at ISARA ..read more

The “dawning of aquarius” is an astrological era believed to bring increased spirituality and harmony on earth. While it is too early to say if quantum computing will bring spirituality and harmony on earth, industry experts, luminaries, and academia have been forecasting and speculating for a long time about quantum computers and their power. From discovering new drugs to predicting the weather to picking stocks, the “ramifications of quantum computing for businesses are potentially huge. The world's biggest companies are now launching quantum computing programs, and governments are pouring m ..read more

What is the quantum computing urgency, the latest post-quantum cryptography (PQC) timeline, and why should organizations prioritize this? The shift to quantum computing is going to be a massive one — as far as migration and transition planning and deployment — and companies need to start readying their systems, infrastructures, and applications now to manage security risks and maintain high performance throughout the transition. I recently presented at the Sectigo Summit 2022 to share insights on what’s needed during this process and why the management of cryptography that enterprises use and ..read more