Best of LinkedIn: ICT & Tech Insights CW 47/ 48

We curate most relevant posts about ICT & Tech Insights on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. This edition focuses on the urgent technological evolution and strategic measures required for modern digital security, primarily driven by advancements in quantum computing and the expansion of artificial intelligence. Significant attention is given to the dual nature of quantum technology, which promises breakthroughs in computation and drug discovery but also poses an imminent risk to current cryptographic systems by 2030, necessitating a rapid transition to quantum-safe encryption globally. In response to increasingly sophisticated threats like malware-free attacks, cybersecurity strategy is heavily pivoting toward zero trust architecture, emphasising identity-driven verification and new protocols like zero trust packet routing. Concurrently, European policy discussions centre on achieving digital sovereignty, aiming for strategic autonomy through new regulations, such as NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act, to bolster regional security and competitiveness. This drive for sovereignty highlights the need for governance and resilience in handling data and critical infrastructure, with experts debating whether control over data is more important than reliance on open-source code. Ultimately, the future of the digital economy depends on the convergence of these forces, requiring unified security platforms and dedicated AI governance frameworks. This podcast was created via Google NotebookLM.