Special Edition: Quantum Security - Where to Start & What to Do Now

This special edition of The Bottom Line Up Front “Quantum Security: Where to Start and What to Do Now,” was moderated by Jason Gustetic from Arrow, along with ATP's Joey Swartz. During the webinar they explain why quantum computing changes the encryption landscape, define Q-Day as the arrival of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer, and argue the threat is already present due to “harvest now, decrypt later” data theft by nation-state-linked actors. They emphasize agencies must start planning now because post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration can take years, recommending an organized approach centered on cryptographic discovery, dynamic inventorying, CBOM creation, automation, and “crypto agility” to swap algorithms. They discuss using proxies for immediate protection, prioritizing persistent high-value data, integrating tooling with CI/CD and ticketing, and measuring progress through integrated, reportable posture and compliance. 00:00 Special Episode: Briefing Setup and Speakers 01:43 Why Quantum Matters Now 03:18 Quantum Basics and Q-Day 06:14 Harvest Now Decrypt Later 07:42 Building a PQC Backbone 10:16 Proxies and Data Priorities 13:45 Crypto Discovery Essentials 16:56 Day One Four-Step Plan 18:58 CBOM and Business Decisions 21:13 Tools for Actionable Remediation 24:19 Operational Challenges at Scale 27:17 Measuring Crypto Agility 31:01 Wrap Up and Next Steps This episode is brought to you by ATP Gov. Visit us online at www.atpgov.com or follow us on LinkedIn.