Why AI And Quantum Computing Safety Both Require Cryptographic Posture Management

Evgeny Gervis, CEO of SafeLogic.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing dominate nearly every conversation about the future of technology. AI promises unprecedented productivity, automation and software development velocity. Quantum computing promises breakthroughs in scientific research, optimization and materials science.

Despite these benefits, both AI and quantum computing will also have negative consequences for cybersecurity. Most organizations treat these as separate conversations. They shouldn’t, because in both cases, safety guardrails will require proper cryptographic posture management.

Both technologies are exposing the same weakness: our ability—or inability—to adapt cryptography quickly, safely and at scale. The future isn’t simply about adopting AI or preparing for quantum. It’s about building the operational capability to continuously manage cryptography as threats, standards and business requirements evolve.

The organizations best positioned for both shifts will be those that treat cryptographic posture management as an ongoing operational discipline, not a one-time security initiative.​

Speed without control is just risk.

Think about a high-performance sports car. The reason it can travel at 180 miles per hour isn’t simply because it has a powerful engine. It can do so because it also has exceptional brakes, steering, suspension and traction control. Without those systems, speed becomes a liability. Good brakes aren’t just there to stop the car; they help make high speeds possible in the first place. Technology is entering a similar phase.

AI is dramatically increasing the speed at which software is written, vulnerabilities are discovered, infrastructure changes and security research advances. Quantum computing is increasing the urgency of replacing cryptographic algorithms that have protected digital systems for decades, including algorithms that underpin public key infrastructure.