Q Day, Quantum Computing, and the Future of Cybersecurity with Rameshwar Balanagu

Guest: Rameshwar Balanagu, Chief Enterprise Architect, Office of the CIO at UNFI, Board Member, American Board of Technology Professionals (ABTP Dallas)
Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club®

In this Spotlight Interview, Rameshwar Balanagu joins Alex Jarett to discuss Q Day and the impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity.

Rameshwar explains that organizations are not just facing future risk. Data is already being captured today using a strategy known as “harvest now, decrypt later,” where encrypted information is stored until quantum computing can break it.

The conversation focuses on why Q Day must be addressed now and how it connects directly to existing Zero Trust strategies. Rameshwar also outlines what Technology Leaders should be thinking about, including understanding where encryption is used across the enterprise and beginning the shift toward post-quantum cryptography.

A key takeaway is that Q Day is not a single moment in the future. It is a transition that is already underway.

Topics Covered:
* What Q Day is and why it matters
* “Harvest now, decrypt later” explained
* The impact of quantum computing on encryption
* Why Q Day and Zero Trust must work together
* How enterprises should begin preparing

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