IDC PeerScape: Practices for Quantum Computing Governance

This IDC PeerScape explores how some forward-thinking organizations are preparing for this shift. They are developing quantum governance strategies that build on existing data and risk management practices. "The development of quantum computing will certainly bring significant benefits in terms of analytics and speed of compute capabilities," says David Weldon, adjunct research advisor for IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP). "But smart organizations are also taking steps now to develop quantum governance practices that will protect data in this new environment.""The risk is two-pronged. Sensitive data needs protection now against 'harvest now, decrypt later' attacks, and the process of migrating critical infrastructure to post-quantum cryptographic standards is complex and must begin now in order to be prepared for future quantum systems," says Heather West, PhD, senior research manager and research lead, Global Quantum Computing Research, IDC.