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Or at least that’s the theory. In truth, nobody can predict with absolute accuracy when, or even if, quantum computers will reach the level of sophistication and practicality to manifest this threat. But that doesn’t mean businesses shouldn’t be thinking about it.

While some are hearing the tick of the Q Day clock, others remain unaware. So, what is Q Day, is it a big deal, and what do businesses need to know to prepare?

Do businesses need to be aware of Q Day?

The short answer is yes. The potential threat that quantum computers could pose to current cybersecurity methods cannot be understated. What was once academic theory, akin to technology you’d see in a science fiction novel, is making strides towards reality.

Big companies like IBM and Google, as well as governments and startups, are racing to build more powerful quantum machines. These computers are still in the early stages, but they’ve already grown from handling a few quantum bits (or “qubits”) to managing hundreds, and they’re getting better at solving complex, specific problems.

While quantum computers can’t yet break the encryption software and protocols that protects the internet, experts seem to be reaching a consensus that the day that this could be a reality is about 10-15 years away. This is the so-called Q Day.

Aside from the obvious threat that breaking current encryption poses, businesses also need to be aware that the rise in quantum technology is being taken seriously by governments and regulators alike.

Agencies like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have standardized post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) algorithms, while Europe’s ENISA is focused on standardizing the implementation and certification of PQC through schemes such as EUCC, all in preparation for Q Day.

When is Q Day?

Unfortunately, as with all things quantum, answering when Q Day will be is not simple, because no one knows for sure. It’s all dependent on when (and if) the technology reaches a specific level of capability and practicality. And it’s not only about the number of qubits.

However, the speed at which quantum computing is moving forward has prompted agencies like the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to put timelines in place.

The NCSC’s timeline for migrating to a quantum safe method of encryption has three phases: discovery and planning by 2028, early migration by 2031, and full migration by 2035.

That gives businesses a maximum of six years to plan and prepare to migrate their critical assets. But again, this timeline is not set in stone — Q Day could come sooner than 2035, later, or it could never come.

It’s difficult because we are talking about technology that hasn’t realized its theoretical potential yet, and no-one has a crystal ball. Quantum computers don’t follow Moore’s Law; they scale non-linearly, and quality matters more than quantity when it comes to qubits.

What do businesses need to do to prepare?

Staying calm should be step number one. Quantum technologies can sometimes be subject to scaremongering, pushing people to make premature or misinformed decisions. And I hate this FUD; it doesn’t lead to the best security outcomes.

Of course the threat is theoretically coming, but it isn’t imminent. Even if quantum computing does eventually break common encryption methods, it’s unlikely that everything will change in the blink of an eye — there will be time to prepare.

However, the time to prepare is now, not when the first quantum-powered breach makes headlines. And that starts with getting your basic digital hygiene sorted.

Organizations should begin by auditing their IT estate with two aims: the first being to identify what IT assets they have, because you can’t update or protect what you don’t know you have. The second is to identify which of those assets are most at risk, especially those dependent on public-key encryption or requiring long-term data confidentiality.

This is great security practice anyway - building a decent asset inventory will bring you gains beyond just post-quantum migration planning.

The next step is to prepare the inventory; decide what needs to be end-of-lifed, and prioritize what you have to migrate. It’s a short sentence to write, but a very long exercise. Good luck. Annex A of this ETSI standard has a very helpful set of questions to help.

If you want to follow the latest standards, here’s a quick update on where we are. NIST has published 3 PQC standards: FIPS 203, 204 and 205, with two more on the way: FIPS 206 in draft and a new fifth algorithm recently announced.

The mathematics is there, but we’re lacking the integration into protocols and widely used technologies. Instead of tracking NIST now, I’d recommend the best group to follow is ETSI’s Quantum Safe Cryptography Working Group focuses on the practical implementation of quantum safe primitives, and the IETF’s PQUIP group, which summarizes all the post-quantum efforts in internet standardization today.

When should businesses prepare for Q Day?

The NCSC timelines are very clear: prepare and plan by 2028, so that you can migrate by 2031. But the uncertainty on when/if Q Day will arrive complicates this slightly.

Prepare too early and you risk adopting immature technologies and standards, potentially increasing vulnerabilities. Wait too long and you may leave critical systems exposed.

The key is finding the timing that’s just right — it’s what I call the Goldilocks Theory and again, it comes down to preparedness: making a good asset inventory, while staying on top of the latest post-quantum standards.

Q Day may be uncertain, but your preparation shouldn’t be. Start planning now — not out of fear, but out of foresight.

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In today’s work-anywhere culture, people are more connected than ever. As work becomes more mobile and meetings more virtual, one form of cyber threat is quietly becoming more common: audio surveillance.

Cybersecurity now extends far beyond protecting email accounts and stored files. In a hybrid working environment, where conversations happen over video conferencing, voice messages and shared screens, it’s not only your data that is at risk. The conversation itself can become a target.

And here is the reality, according to Forbes, an overwhelming 95% of all cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. This includes everything from sharing sensitive information without proper safeguards to joining calls over unsecured networks.

It doesn’t always take a sophisticated hack to cause real damage. Sometimes, the risk comes from the tools we trust, the places we connect from or the assumptions we make about who’s listening.

The illusion of safety

Imagine opening your laptop at a coffee shop, putting on your headset and jumping into a client meeting. The connection seems strong, the audio is crystal clear and everything feels just right. But what if someone else is eavesdropping?

In hybrid work, we often step outside the secure walls of the office and into environments we can’t control. That flexibility is a defining feature of modern productivity, but it also opens the doors to silent risks. An unsecured café Wi-Fi network, for instance, can make it remarkably easy for malicious actors to intercept audio streams or access shared content without detection.

Every call, screen share and calendar invite can include sensitive materials, such as financial data, customer details, upcoming campaigns, or internal strategy. A breach of confidential information could result in serious consequences, including regulatory penalties, disciplinary action, financial and reputational liability, or even job loss.

Recent research published in ScienceDirect highlights just how vulnerable virtual collaboration can be. A comprehensive review of video conferencing platforms revealed persistent security flaws, including weak encryption protocols and insufficient access controls, that leave meetings open to unauthorized access and potential surveillance.

For hybrid professionals working from hotels, shared spaces or home networks, this means even the most routine call could be silently compromised if the right safeguards aren’t in place.

More than just a call

In hybrid work, our headsets, webcams and conferencing tools have become the new endpoints of trust. But here’s the uncomfortable truth; a headset isn’t just a device, it’s a data hub that carries voice, client queries, business sensitive information and, in many cases, biometric data like tone, speech patterns and emotional cues.

The risks aren’t just external either. With the rise of AI, even internal tools are learning from the voices of everyone in a company. If not built securely, they could share that information with more than just your team. We live in a world where what we say can be stored, analyzed and even weaponized.

That’s why companies are rethinking how they protect their people, not just their files. Security isn’t just about firewalls anymore, and IT teams need to consider about everything from what a headset hears to how your video bar streams to the cloud.

The quietest threats are the loudest warnings

It’s easy to spot a phishing email or a suspicious link. But the more subtle threats, like unsecured pairing between a headset and a laptop, or a public connection masking malicious intent, are the ones that slip through the cracks.

Imagine walking into a crowded room and announcing your company’s quarterly results out loud. You’d never do it. But working unprotected in a public space can be equally as revealing.

As reported by Comparitech, cybercrime is projected to cost the global economy $10.5 trillion USD annually by 2025. Businesses need to think beyond whether they will be targeted or not, it’s an inevitability.

Raising the Standard

Business leaders need to adopt the ethos that the only individuals who should be on a call are the ones who’ve been invited. That’s why all devices need to have an emphasis on security.

This includes encrypting conversations, implementing secure device pairing and building-in automated defenses against man-in-the-middle attacks. And implementation alone isn’t enough, IT teams need to stress-test solutions with in-house and contracted ethical hackers. This ensures customer trust is built into the very fabric of the tools we use.

Hybrid work is here to stay, and that’s a good thing. It gives workers freedom, flexibility and balance. But with that freedom comes a new kind of responsibility: to protect the digital spaces businesses occupy, the voices employees share and the people they connect with.

The next time you plug in your headset, ask yourself “who else might be listening?”. The biggest risks don’t always come with red warning signs; sometimes, they arrive quietly, just like a spy among us.

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