Quantum Computing Is Coming: Why Businesses Need to Prepare Now

In this episode of UC Today, host Kristian McCann is joined by Chris Harris, EMEA Technical Director for Data and Application Security at Thales to discuss why enterprises need to begin preparing for the quantum era now. 

The discussion goes beyond the hype surrounding quantum computing to explain the very real challenges.If you're responsible for cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, compliance, risk management, digital transformation, or technology strategy, this conversation offers practical guidance on where to start, and why waiting could prove far more expensive than preparing.

Key discussion points include:
🔵 Why "steal now, decrypt later" attacks mean sensitive data is already at risk—even before practical quantum computers exist.
🔵 Which industries, systems, and types of information should be prioritized for post-quantum protection.
🔵 How organizations can discover where cryptography exists across their infrastructure and build a realistic migration strategy.
🔵 Why crypto agility, vendor collaboration, and phased modernization will define successful quantum security programs.

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