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

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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