- Hostile countries could soon exploit quantum computers to compromise existing encryption standards
- Current firewalls may need to be replaced to remain effective against quantum threats
- AI-embedded enterprise browsers increase exposure to attacks on corporate networks
Palo Alto Networks warned that rapid advances in technology could soon make current security features insufficient.
Nikesh Arora, CEO of the security company, suggested that hostile nation states could possess weaponized quantum computers by 2029, or slightly sooner.
Arora noted that this development would force organizations to replace devices relying on encryption to maintain protection.
Enterprise Browser Vulnerabilities
Arora presented the situation as both a potential risk and a business opportunity, noting that Palo Alto will soon offer a full line of quantum-secure products.
CTO Lee Klarich added that customers are increasingly considering quantum-resistant infrastructure.
The company recently introduced a browser aimed at businesses, citing a proof-of-concept study in which 167 of 5,000 browsers examined were compromised, highlighting the risks of modern web workflows.
Klarich predicts that as AI-integrated browsers become more common, exposure to attacks will increase.
The company estimates that up to 100 million browser installations could represent significant monetization opportunities while also increasing demand for security inspection technologies.
Palo Alto is simultaneously managing the $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk while integrating Chronosphere for $3.5 billion.
Arora expressed confidence in the company’s ability to merge these operations without disruption.
Chronosphere’s observability tools are designed to manage petabyte-scale AI data streams with minimal latency and at a lower cost than competing solutions.
The company believes these additions will enable a broader subscription-based model, where even a single firewall could be linked to ten or more separate security services.
Arora said AI and quantum computing are expected to significantly increase traffic volumes, which will require deeper inspection and monitoring of data flows.
The expected arrival of quantum computing could require the replacement of many existing security devices, including firewalls, to protect sensitive data.
“From our perspective, AI and quantum are going to generate a lot more volume. So the more bits that are flying around, the more they need to be inspected, which means the need for bit inspection technologies is not going to go away,” Arora said.
Users are encouraged to maintain up-to-date antivirus software to defend against conventional threats while using identity theft protection to monitor suspicious activities.
The evolution of AI-based threats shows the importance of layered defenses and careful management of enterprise browsers.
Organizations and individuals must plan for a future in which traditional and emerging technologies require proactive security measures.
Via the register
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