ATP Gov and IBM Executive Briefing:
Quantum Security:
Where to Start -
and What to Do Now
PQC transition will take years.
The immediate challenge is determining
what to protect first.
Encrypted data can already be intercepted and retained for future decryption as quantum capability matures (HNDL).This session focuses on how federal agencies and contractors can identify risk exposure, prioritize long-life data, and define a practical first phase.
Most organizations are asking the wrong question.
Not "How do we become quantum safe?" | Instead: "Where do we start - and what requires action first?
Visibility
Most environments lack a clear view into where cryptography is currently in use.
Prioritization
Not all systems and data require immediate remediation.
Interim Protection
High-value data can often be protected now while broader transition planning evolves.
Data exposure begins before PQC migration.
Adversaries can intercept and retain encrypted data today for decryption later as quantum capability matures (HNDL).Identity systems, credentials, PKI infrastructure, and long-life sensitive data remain exposed the longest in a multi-year transition.
In 45 minutes, attendees will gain clarity on:
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Where quantum-related exposure exists
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What requires action now vs. later
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How to prioritize long-life sensitive data
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Interim protection approaches during transition
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How to approach PQC planning without expanding scope too early.
Intended Audience
Federal
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Cybersecurity leadership
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Zero Trust architects
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PKI / identity teams
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Security operations leadership
Contractors/ Integrators
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Defense contractors
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Federal systems integrators
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Innovation and modernization teams
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Security engineering leadership
Begin defining your first phase.
Join ATP Gov and IBM for a practical discussion on how to approach quantum security readiness without expanding scope prematurely.
