How AI and Quantum Impact Cyber Threats and Defenses: Shaping Your Cyber Defense Strategies.
The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing two seismic shifts simultaneously as AI and quantum computing fundamentally reshape how attacks occur. This definitive guide by 39-year veteran Roger A. Grimes reveals a new reality where AI-enabled "hackbots" are already outperforming humans in social engineering and vulnerability discovery. By the end of 2026, AI-enabled hacking is predicted to become the primary method of attack, effectively ending the era of mostly human-involved hacking and replacing it with a "bot-versus-bot" battleground where the best algorithms win.
Simultaneously, the looming "Q-Day" threatens the core of digital security by rendering traditional asymmetric encryption obsolete. Adversaries are currently utilizing "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" tactics, making the immediate migration to post-quantum cryptography a critical business necessity. This resource explains how Shor’s and Grover’s algorithms undermine existing protections and why tactical shifts are required, such as increasing human-created password lengths to at least 25 characters to withstand AI-driven guessing.
By registering to download, you gain access to actionable checklists and a strategic masterclass in modern defense. You will learn to implement robust AI governance, manage "Shadow AI" risks, and utilize agentic AI to shorten the threat/defense lifecycle. The book offers a comprehensive roadmap for the next decade, covering everything from real-time deepfake mitigation to the integration of quantum random number generators and the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
