Michael Sottile, CISO at a quantum computing firm, shares his extensive cybersecurity experience spanning fintech, healthcare, and defense. He explains why CISOs must prepare for quantum computing now, discussing the risks of data longevity and the looming 'harvest now, decrypt later' threat. Michael demystifies qubits and superposition, outlines how quantum can bolster fraud detection while jeopardizing encryption, and stresses the importance of phased migration plans. He also highlights the challenges posed by legacy devices and emphasizes precise asset inventorying to mitigate risks.
