🌍 We are proud to share that our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Mr Tieho Letsoara recently participated in a prestigious gathering hosted by the Dubai UAE Cybersecurity Council. This event brought together 1,000 global leaders and experts from over 150 countries, uniting some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity to address the challenges and opportunities of the quantum computing era. During the discussions, our CISO explored groundbreaking advancements in quantum technology and its impact on cybersecurity strategies. The event provided invaluable insights into quantum-resistant encryption, data protection in a post-quantum world, and the future of secure digital ecosystems. This experience has further strengthened our commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats and adopting innovative solutions to protect our systems and data. We are excited to apply these insights to our cybersecurity framework, ensuring resilience in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Let’s shape the future, together! #QuantumCybersecurity #Innovation #CyberResilience
CISSP | CISM | MSc. in Network and Information Security - cum laude | Azure Security Engineer| Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert| CompTIA Security+
In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, we find ourselves grappling with age-old risks that have been supercharged by the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI). While defenders race to harness AI in their favor, an even more formidable challenge looms on the horizon: quantum computer-enabled cyberattacks. Shor's algorithm has demonstrated the ability to break RSA encryption, threatening to dismantle the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems that underpin our current cybersecurity frameworks. This revelation has spurred a new and concerning attack strategy known as "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later." Malicious actors are stockpiling encrypted data with the intent to decrypt it in the future—potentially within five or more years—when quantum computing capabilities reach maturity. The shift from quantum computing being a scientific challenge to an engineering one marks a pivotal moment in our preparations for the quantum era. Organizations like NIST have taken significant steps toward developing post-quantum cryptography, ensuring quantum-ready encryption can be achieved using classical computing. Simultaneously, advancements in quantum entanglement are being explored to revolutionize encryption methods. One particularly inspiring example of global collaboration is the recent efforts by the United Arab Emirates’ Cybersecurity Council. Bringing together experts from 150 nations, the council has provided a platform for sharing strategies and progress in migrating to post-quantum cryptography. With predictions suggesting quantum supremacy may arrive in five plus (5+) years, the urgency to secure Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols and encrypted data cannot be overstated. The good news? Post-quantum encryption algorithms are already in development, offering a clear path forward. However, the time to act is now. Organizations must begin strategizing and transitioning to quantum-resistant systems before quantum-powered and AI-driven threats render current defenses obsolete. The stakes have never been higher. Quantum and AI-empowered cyberattacks could unleash an unprecedented wave of disruption. As defenders, we must rise to the challenge, innovate relentlessly, and fortify our systems—or risk being overtaken by the disproportionate power of these emerging threats. I returned from this journey supercharged and inspired by the astonishing research and developments led by the UAE’s academia, public sector, and private sector. Their efforts are nothing short of amazing!
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