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Why Your Best Security Fixes Backfire
July 21, 2026·7 min read
Leadership

Why Your Best Security Fixes Backfire

Complex systems resist simple fixes. Learn why governance controls often amplify the problems they solve—and how to think ahead.

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Quantum Breakthrough: When Q-Day Moves From 2035 to 2032
June 19, 2026

Quantum Breakthrough: When Q-Day Moves From 2035 to 2032

Google's redacted quantum optimization and independent verification collapse the timeline for cryptographic migration. Post-quantum cryptography is no longer theoretical—it's urgent infrastructure planning.

Quantum Computing's Hidden Climate Opportunity
June 12, 2026Opinion

Quantum Computing's Hidden Climate Opportunity

Quantum computers could revolutionize climate modeling by computing probability distributions natively, enabling predictions worth trusting—yet boards only focus on encryption threats.

Quantum Computing's Hidden Opportunity in Drug Discovery
June 05, 2026Opinion

Quantum Computing's Hidden Opportunity in Drug Discovery

Quantum computing can accelerate drug discovery by simulating molecular interactions classical computers can't model. Learn why pharma leaders should balance security risks with transformative R&D potential.

Quantum Computing Beyond Security: Solving Unsolved Problems
May 29, 2026Opinion

Quantum Computing Beyond Security: Solving Unsolved Problems

Discover how quantum computers could revolutionize nitrogen fixation and industrial processes, moving beyond cybersecurity threats to unlock scientific breakthroughs worth billions.

Quantum Computing: Building New Systems, Not Faster Horses
May 22, 2026Opinion

Quantum Computing: Building New Systems, Not Faster Horses

Quantum computing isn't just faster—it enables entirely new categories of computation and business models previously impossible. Organizations that build new capabilities will outpace those defending against threats.

Beyond Quantum Hype: The Real Innovation Narrative
May 16, 2026Opinion

Beyond Quantum Hype: The Real Innovation Narrative

Quantum computing's transformative potential in drug discovery and climate science is overshadowed by security fears. Leaders focusing solely on threats miss substantial business opportunities.

Beyond Quantum Threats: The Real Opportunity
May 08, 2026Opinion

Beyond Quantum Threats: The Real Opportunity

While executives obsess over quantum encryption threats, the transformative potential of quantum computing in solving century-old problems like nitrogen fixation and drug discovery remains overlooked.

Quantum Threats: Why Your Encrypted Data Isn't Safe
May 01, 2026Opinion

Quantum Threats: Why Your Encrypted Data Isn't Safe

Patient adversaries are harvesting encrypted data today to decrypt later when quantum attacks become cheap. Learn where your organization sits on the target list.

Quantum Cryptography: Beyond Nation-State Economics
April 24, 2026Opinion

Quantum Cryptography: Beyond Nation-State Economics

RSA-2048 attacks follow exponential cost curves like all technologies. As quantum computing costs plummet, your organization moves from safe to vulnerable—not if, but when.

Quantum Risk: Protecting Trade Secrets Now
April 17, 2026Opinion

Quantum Risk: Protecting Trade Secrets Now

Trade secrets have indefinite value. Harvest-now-decrypt-later attacks mean your unencrypted data is vulnerable today. Learn why migration timelines matter.

Post-Quantum Cryptography: Why Your Migration Timeline Is Already Tight
April 10, 2026Opinion

Post-Quantum Cryptography: Why Your Migration Timeline Is Already Tight

Employee PII faces a 10-year sensitivity window. Q-Day uncertainty means you should start cryptographic migration now—waiting for certainty guarantees you'll be late.

One Question That Reveals Your Quantum Readiness
April 03, 2026Opinion

One Question That Reveals Your Quantum Readiness

Ask your CISO this single question to assess quantum cryptography readiness. Most enterprises are unprepared for 2027 federal mandates.

Jay Schulman — Plan for Thursday