The session will begin with a concise executive briefing clarifying what Q-Day actually means, and what it does not.
We will explore:

• The realistic timeline for cryptographically relevant quantum systems

• "Harvest now, decrypt later" risks and long-lived data exposure

• The transition challenges created by legacy systems and embedded cryptography

• The regulatory and standards environment shaping enterprise expectations

• Participants will gain clarity on why waiting for certainty is a risk multiplier, through concrete industry examples and emerging policy developments

• Attendees will understand how Q-Day impacts strategic planning today, not just in the distant future

• Achieving a state of "Quantum Safe": What it is, when do you really need it, what are your options to achieve it

• Crypto agility: Enabling future seamless, pain-free adaptation (for when quantum threats and standards change, again) Example: Getting started, protecting your crown jewels, and more