InformationWeek Podcast: Is quantum readiness worth a CIO’s effort?

How do CIOs strike a balance between preparation for quantum tomorrow while incurring costs in the here and now?

Much of the attention on quantum computing focuses on the danger of bad actors getting their hands on the technology and breaching traditional cybersecurity defenses. There are also expectations for quantum to support drug discovery and other complex calculations — if and when the technology becomes practical. But is it worth investing time, energy and money now, when such practical use remains down the road?

In this episode of the InformationWeek Podcast, Pal Narayanan, chief digital and information officer at Kenco, and Rishi Kaushal, CIO of Entrust, discuss where quantum computing resides on their radar and how they are preparing for its full arrival.

They answer questions on whether their preparations included procuring new hardware and skill sets within their organizations. Do other members of their C-suites have questions about potential vulnerabilities in the wake of quantum? Is there a lot of disbelief about the potential impact compared with the cost of preparation?

Related:InformationWeek Podcast: Fighting bad actors with access to similar AI

Are there additional benefits to preparing for quantum threats? Has the prep effort put companies on better footing to respond to current threats?

The Questionable Ideas tabletop exercise returns as well, as the panelists deal with challenges that include gremlins, goblins and the ancient GNO/ME operating system.