Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET/1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT/12:00 PM – 1:00 pm MT/11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Section on Technology, Law and Legal Education
Quantum Computing (QC) has been predicted to become commercially available between 2030 and 2035. Its “arrival” is unknown and largely speculative. Whenever that day arrives is called Q-Day. QC is projected to be tens of thousands of times faster and more powerful than traditional binary computing with which we are familiar. That degree of computing power will render today’s cybersecurity measures ineffective. The highest cybersecurity protection today can be compromised and valuable data repositories stolen. However, technologists and specialists are observing that AI applications are accelerating that timeline. Regardless of the actual arrival time, Pre-Q-Day preparation is essential today to prevent data theft and the use of even encrypted data for criminal gain. The ability of bad actors to “Harvest Now Decript Later” means no data is safe from theft today for later use by the time Q-Day arrives. What can law firms, legal departments, and their clients do today to prevent economic disaster then? This session will explore preparation steps to be taken now to protect against illicit and damaging confidential data theft even in the face of Q-Day.
Larry Bridgesmith, Affiliated Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University School of Law and Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Larry W. Bridgesmith, J.D. is VP of Armored Quantum and Chair of BIM Heroes DAO LLC. He serves as Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University Law School’s Program on Law and Innovation and Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He previously chaired the Tennessee Supreme Court ADR Commission. A recognized legal technology innovator, he has developed technology applications for Legal Project Management, Responsible AI, and Quantum Cybersecurity. He writes and speaks internationally on AI governance, cybersecurity standards, and responsible technology deployment across legal, healthcare, and education sectors.
