{"id":632671,"date":"2024-08-29T15:37:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T12:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-inevitable-threat-to-information-security\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T15:37:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T12:37:42","slug":"the-inevitable-threat-to-information-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-inevitable-threat-to-information-security\/","title":{"rendered":"#the inevitable threat to information security"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2acbb5e9b23\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2acbb5e9b23\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-inevitable-threat-to-information-security\/#The_quantum_leap\" >The quantum leap \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-inevitable-threat-to-information-security\/#The_quantum_threat\" >The quantum threat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-inevitable-threat-to-information-security\/#Who_should_be_concerned\" >Who should be concerned?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-inevitable-threat-to-information-security\/#Preparing_for_the_quantum_era\" >Preparing for the quantum era\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-inevitable-threat-to-information-security\/#Steps_to_mitigation\" >Steps to mitigation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-inevitable-threat-to-information-security\/#Post_Quantum_Cryptography_PQC_initiatives\" >Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) initiatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-inevitable-threat-to-information-security\/#The_road_ahead\" >The road ahead\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-inevitable-threat-to-information-security\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image?fit=796%2C417&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2024%2F06%2Fquantum-computer-e1718827535583.jpg&amp;signature=7ec8ab15b41b4d17132d4b4f16792793\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an era where technological advancements continually reshape our world, one of the most significant emerging threats is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quantum computing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>, while promising revolutionary benefits, poses a substantial risk to our current <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> infrastructure. As we stand on the brink of this quantum revolution, it is imperative to understand the potential dangers and prepare accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_quantum_leap\"><\/span><strong>The quantum leap<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantum computing harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform computations at speeds unimaginable with classical computers. In 2019, Google proclaimed to have demonstrated \u201cquantum supremacy\u201d when its Sycamore processor solved a problem in 200 seconds that would take the most advanced classical supercomputers nearly 10,000 years.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the specific feat was disputed, there is no denying that quantum computing has made tremendous strides toward computation capabilities that are far beyond today\u2019s fastest HPC systems. More recent progress signals the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaching reality of quantum computers capable of breaking existing encryption methods.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_quantum_threat\"><\/span><strong>The quantum threat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current encryption methods, which protect everything from personal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to national security information, rely on the difficulty of solving mathematical problems that classical computers cannot handle efficiently. Quantum computers, however, can solve these problems exponentially faster, rendering traditional encryption obsolete. The risks include:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\">\n<p class=\"ica-text__title\">TNW Conference 2025 &#8211; Back to NDSM on June 19-20, 2025 &#8211; Save the date!<\/p>\n<p>As we wrapped up our incredible 2024 edition, we&#8217;re pleased to announce our return to Amsterdam NDSM in 2025. Registration now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data Interception and Misuse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: All encrypted data could be at risk of interception and decryption by quantum computers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u201cHarvest Now, Decrypt Later\u201d Attacks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Malicious actors might collect encrypted data now with the intention of decrypting it once quantum computers become available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compromise of Critical Systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Failure to migrate to quantum-safe algorithms could lead to breaches in critical business and functional systems, affecting industries like healthcare, finance, and government.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In August 2021, the US National Security Agency (NSA) <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/quantum-cryptography-market-report\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">announced that<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cadversarial use of a quantum computer could have devastating effects on National Security Systems and the nation as a whole. The enhanced security measures employed by quantum cryptography make it virtually difficult to breach and tackle this situation, offering a level of protection that far exceeds traditional encryption methods, driving the market growth.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_be_concerned\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Who should be concerned?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations handling confidential data with long-term confidentiality needs, such as personal identifiable information (PII), personal health information (PHI), legal documents, and intellectual property, are at significant risk. Additionally, organizations providing systems with long lifespans, such as medical devices, and suppliers to critical industries must prioritize preparing for quantum threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparing_for_the_quantum_era\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Preparing for the quantum era<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question is not if quantum computers will break current encryption, but when. Predictions vary, with some experts estimating significant impacts within the next decade. For example, <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/insights\/topics\/cyber-risk\/crypto-agility-quantum-computing-security.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte suggests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serious quantum threats could emerge within ten years, while <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forrester.com\/report\/the-state-of-quantum-security\/RES181112\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forrester forecasts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a 50% to 70% chance within five years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_mitigation\"><\/span><strong>Steps to mitigation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To mitigate these impending threats, organizations must adopt a proactive approach:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Understand Business Contexts and Objectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Recognize how quantum threats impact specific business operations and data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identify Quantum Threats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Assess which aspects of the business are most vulnerable to quantum attacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Define Target Maturity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Set goals for achieving quantum-safe security measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assess Current Capabilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Evaluate existing security measures against future quantum threats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on Priorities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Prioritize areas that need im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>te attention to enhance quantum resilience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Develop a Quantum Security Roadmap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Create a detailed plan for transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography algorithms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Show Value from Investments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Communicate the importance and benefits of quantum security investments to stakeholders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Raise Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Educate all levels of the organization about the quantum threat and necessary precautions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post_Quantum_Cryptography_PQC_initiatives\"><\/span><strong>Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) initiatives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is a current top national security priority for most governments. <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/csrc.nist.gov\/projects\/post-quantum-cryptography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NIST<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been struggling with figuring out the next gen FIPS 140.3 (512 bit) regulatory PQC standards, with the very first release starting in August 2024. Of which, Quantum Knight is within the first group of FIPS 140.3 module validations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These new NIST PQC algorithms are raw ciphers only, not a cryptographic system like CLEAR. After their release on August 13, these NIST algorithms will now have to be made useful and implemented over the next 3-10 years across the entire data ecosystem mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google, Apple, IBM, and others have started upgrading the cryptography within their systems and services and started industry consortiums to begin to discuss and learn how they can implement and make these new algorithms useful for their customers. These efforts only attempt to upgrade their current broken distributed data ecosystem (i.e. the hops\/jumps\/pass-thrus).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_road_ahead\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The road ahead<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitioning to quantum-safe algorithms is not a straightforward process. It involves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Collaboration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Working with academia, industry, and governments to develop and standardize quantum-resistant algorithms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resource Allocation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Investing wisely in quantum security technologies and processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensuring stakeholders understand the risks and necessary measures using clear and common terms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comprehensive Approach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Beyond algorithms, reevaluating protocols, standards, and hardware components to ensure holistic security.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these advancements, the real challenge lies in the implementation and integration of quantum cryptographic solutions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many companies struggle to transition from theoretical models to practical applications, resulting in a gap between promise and performance. This is where pioneering startups such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumknight.io\/\">Quantum Knight<\/a> come in, providing robust and reliable solutions that not only meet but exceed industry standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advent of quantum computing is a double-edged sword, offering unparalleled computational power while threatening to undermine our current cybersecurity frameworks. Organizations must act now, understanding the threat, preparing for the inevitable, and transitioning to quantum-safe practices. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the timeline remains uncertain, the proactive steps taken today will safeguard the future against the quantum threat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amir Vashkover is a seasoned technology leader with vast experience in both operational and leadership roles within the field of Cybersecurity. He currently leads Philips\u2019 Data Security division and is a board advisor at post-quantum encryption provider Quantum Knight. Before that, Amir held leadership positions across multiple industries, including roles as CISO, VP of Business development and Product management. 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