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Q Day Is Closer Than You Think: Quantum, Crypto, and National Security with Sanjeev Bhasker

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7 October 2026

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regulatory

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Cybersecurity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Sanjeev Bhasker, former DOJ crypto lead and national security official, discusses the approaching threat of quantum computing to encrypted data and national security. He emphasizes the urgency for organisations to act on post-quantum cryptography ahead of the expected 'Q Day' around 2029, highlighting the intersection of quantum, crypto, and AI technologies in policy and security.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to start integrating post-quantum cryptography now to protect your business from data theft by nation states before 2029. Waiting until 'Q Day' arrives will leave your encryption vulnerable and national security risks unchecked.

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