Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this interview from Black Hat 2026, Rika Nakazawa, chief growth officer at EigenQ, and Robin Braun, vice president of AI business development at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, join theCUBE's Krista Case to discuss how enterprises can prepare for the transition to post-quantum cryptography. Nakazawa explains that quantum-readiness deadlines keep moving earlier, from a once-distant 2040 target to a looming January 2027 U.S. mandate, driven by "harvest now, decrypt later" threats. She notes that most organizations cannot rip and replace their infrastructure on short notice, making retrofit-friendly approaches essential. Nakazawa details how EigenQ's PCIe-based solution, developed with HPE and distributed through TD SYNNEX, lets customers in defense, critical infrastructure, healthcare and financial services adopt quantum-resistant cryptography without disrupting existing systems.
Braun shares HPE's long-standing quantum focus as a founding member of the Quantum Scaling Alliance, emphasizing that the EigenQ partnership makes regulatory compliance practical rather than theoretical. She highlights how customers can integrate the technology into upcoming server purchases at line speed, preserving performance while building toward compliance. Nakazawa also references "Quantum Proofing the Economy," a 2025 book co-written by EigenQ's leadership, which grounds the company's mission in applied research rather than fear-based messaging. She offers practical advice for security practitioners: understand emerging mandates, identify near-term steps and build a roadmap with knowledgeable partners. Drawing a parallel to the rapid rise of GPUs since the mid-2000s, Nakazawa cautions that quantum's impact on cybersecurity and AI will arrive far faster than many expect.
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00:00 - Intro
00:05 - Title: "Navigating the Quantum Frontier: Preparedness and Transition
02:18 - Integrating Innovations: Solutions and Insights in Quantum Technology
06:35 - Guiding Principles: EigenQ's Mission and Practitioner Preparation
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In this interview from Black Hat 2026, Rika Nakazawa, chief growth officer at EigenQ, and Robin Braun, vice president of AI business development at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, join theCUBE's Krista Case to discuss how enterprises can prepare for the transition to post-quantum cryptography. Nakazawa explains that quantum-readiness deadlines keep moving earlier, from a once-distant 2040 target to a looming January 2027 U.S. mandate, driven by "harvest now, decrypt later" threats. She notes that most organizations cannot rip and replace their infrastructure on short notice, making retrofit-friendly approaches essential. Nakazawa details how EigenQ's PCIe-based solution, developed with HPE and distributed through TD SYNNEX, lets customers in defense, critical infrastructure, healthcare and financial services adopt quantum-resistant cryptography without disrupting existing systems.
Braun shares HPE's long-standing quantum focus as a founding member of the Quantum Scaling Alliance, emphasizing that the EigenQ partnership makes regulatory compliance practical rather than theoretical. She highlights how customers can integrate the technology into upcoming server purchases at line speed, preserving performance while building toward compliance. Nakazawa also references "Quantum Proofing the Economy," a 2025 book co-written by EigenQ's leadership, which grounds the company's mission in applied research rather than fear-based messaging. She offers practical advice for security practitioners: understand emerging mandates, identify near-term steps and build a roadmap with knowledgeable partners. Drawing a parallel to the rapid rise of GPUs since the mid-2000s, Nakazawa cautions that quantum's impact on cybersecurity and AI will arrive far faster than many expect.
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Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage siliconangle.com/events
Learn about the latest theCUBE events thecube.net
00:00 - Intro
00:05 - Title: "Navigating the Quantum Frontier: Preparedness and Transition
02:18 - Integrating Innovations: Solutions and Insights in Quantum Technology
06:35 - Guiding Principles: EigenQ's Mission and Practitioner Preparation
#theCUBE #BlackHat #theCUBEresearch #EigenQ #HPE #PostQuantumCryptography
