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Quantum Computing Risk: What Internal Auditors Need to Know
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Episode Quantum Computing Risk: What Internal Auditors Need to Know
The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit
In this episode, Richard Penfil talks with Cory Missimore about how quantum computing could threaten current encryption, why "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks require organizations to prepare today, and how internal auditors can assess quantum readiness. They also discuss cryptographic inventories, third-party exposure, crypto agility, regulatory developments, and practical steps organizations can take to prepare without overreacting.
• HOST:
• Richard Penfil, Founder, AssureSwarm
• GUEST:
• Cory Missimore, CISSP, CDPSE, CISM, CIPP Senior Information Security Compliance Analyst, American Institutes for Research
KEY POINTS:
• Introduction [00:00–00:47] • Quantum Computers vs. Traditional Computers [00:47–01:44] • Why Organizations Should Prepare Now [01:45–03:18] • Cryptographic Inventories and Accountability [03:19–05:27] • "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" Attacks [05:28–07:42] • The Emerging Regulatory Landscape [07:43–09:33] • Three Questions for Assessing Quantum Readiness [09:34–13:11] • Third-Party and Vendor Exposure [13:12–15:01] • Integrating Quantum Risk Into Existing Audits [15:02–17:49] • Warning Signs and Regulatory Developments [17:50–20:27] • How Quantum Computing and AI Could Develop Together [20:28–22:13] • Practical Steps Organizations Can Take Today [22:14–24:42] • Final Thoughts [24:43–25:36]
IIA RELATED CONTENT: Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:
• Global Internal Audit Standards • Cybersecurity Topical Requirement • Cybersecurity Part 3: Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management • All Things Internal Audit Tech: Quantum Computing • All Things Internal Audit Tech: Quantum Is Coming for Your Encryption. Now What? • The Big Idea: Quantum Computing
Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more.
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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardpenfil/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvette-adams-cia-crma-pmp-8a71482b/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/corymissimore/
- https://www.theiia.org/en/standards/2024-standards/global-internal-audit-standards/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22100717904&utm_content=174821656482&utm_term=iia%20audit%20standards&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22100717904&gbraid=0AAAAADsnbmzrccWUNrcaezU3tqZKeGyb4&gclid=Cj0KCQjwucDBBhDxARIsANqFdr08xknZvGDSPOIRLC41f9Hk7-ycG2NaEy9tMs13xnjcEE9I-PeaowYaAkv0EALw_wcB
- https://www.theiia.org/en/standards/2024-standards/topical-requirements/cybersecurity?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- https://www.theiia.org/en/content/articles/global-knowledge-brief/2024/january/cybersecurity-part-3-cybersecurity-third-party-risk-management/
- https://www.theiia.org/en/content/podcast/all-things-internal-audit/2024/ep-0045/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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- https://internalauditor.theiia.org/en/articles/2024/october/the-big-idea-quantum-computing/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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