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DigiCert, a provider of digital trust announced its speaker lineup for its World Quantum Readiness Day event, set to take place virtually on September 26, 2024. Announced on the eve of RSAC 2024, the event is an opportunity to gain strategies that will help safeguard organisations and accelerate their path to preparedness for the quantum era.    Quantum computing “Quantum computing is transforming the landscape of digital security, and we are excited to help organisations prepare for the security challenges a quantum future presents,” said Amit Sinha, CEO of DigiCert. “We are thrilled to bring together such an esteemed group of experts to share their insights and help guide the industry toward a more secure quantum future.” Distinguished speakers for World Quantum Readiness Day Peter Shor, Professor of Applied Mathematics at MIT and author of Shor’s Algorithm Dr. Taher Elgamal, cryptographer, entrepreneur, the “Father of SSL,” Partner at Evolution Equity Partners Bob Sutor, Quantum Technologist and Vice President and Practice Lead at the Futurum Group  Reza Nejabati, Head of Quantum Research at Cisco Arfan Sabar, EMEA Cyber Security Services Encryption & Quantum-Safe Services Leader at IBM Jim Goodman, cryptography expert and Co-founder & CTO at Crypto4A Dr. Marc Manzano, cryptography expert and General Manager at SandboxAQ  Tom Patterson, Managing Director for Emerging Technology Security at Accenture Colin Soutar, Global Quantum Cyber Readiness Leader at Deloitte  Andy Regenscheid, Cryptographic Technology Group Chief at NIST Computer Security Division Panel moderators for the event include Nasdaq’s Kristina Ayanian and DigiCert’s Avesta Hojjati and Brian Trzupek.   2024 Quantum Readiness Awards The awards celebrate organisations that are spearheading the charge in quantum preparedness The virtual event will also honour the winner of the 2024 Quantum Readiness Awards to celebrate organisations that are spearheading the charge in quantum preparedness.  These pioneers are setting the standard for what it means to be quantum-ready, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the challenges that quantum computing presents.   Judges for the Quantum Readiness Awards Hugh Thompson, Chairman, RSAC Bill Newhouse, Cybersecurity Engineer & Project Lead, National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, NIST Dr. Ali El Kaafarani, CEO, PQShield  Alan Shimel, CEO, TechStrong Group Blair Canavan, Director, Alliances –PQC Portfolio, Thales Tim Hollebeek, Industry Technology Strategist, DigiCert Registration for the World Quantum Readiness Day is open.