About Colin Soutar:

Dr. Colin Soutar is a managing director at Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory. He leads cyber & strategic risk Products and Technology within the Government & Public Services practice and is the Deloitte US Cyber Quantum Readiness leader. After finishing his studies in Dundee, Scotland, Colin started his career with a two-year post-doctorate study at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, developing pattern recognition techniques for autonomous rendezvous and capture operations. Colin now has more than 25 years of experience in biometrics, digital identity, and cybersecurity technologies and was previously the CTO of a public company in Toronto, Canada, for almost a decade. He currently serves on the World Economic Forum Global Future Council for Cybersecurity.

Things You’ll Learn:

• Quantum computing offers advanced computing capabilities, modeling, simulation, and optimization that prove incredibly beneficial to industries such as life sciences and healthcare.
• Quantum computing can revolutionize the way we approach data analysis, transforming the field with its powerful algorithms.
• While quantum computing promises immense value, it also poses a significant cybersecurity threat. Once quantum computers become available, they can potentially break the current encryption methods used to protect the integrity of transactions and data.
• Though the exact timeline for cryptographically relevant quantum computers is uncertain, organizations must proactively assess their exposure and inventory their cryptographic algorithms.
• Understanding the potential impact on data security and privacy is crucial for healthcare organizations, especially considering the expected longevity of patient data.

Resources:

• Connect with and follow Colin on LinkedIn.
• Follow Deloitte on LinkedIn.
• Explore the Deloitte Website.
• World Economic Forum & Deloitte papers
• Quantum Readiness Toolkit: Building a Quantum-Secure Economy