Session Abstract

The "future" of AI and Quantum Computing has arrived, and it has changed the rules of defense. We are no longer just fighting human hackers, we are fighting autonomous AI agents that attack at machine speed, while the looming threat of "Q-Day" (the day quantum computers break current encryption) forces us to rethink how we lock up our data. This session cuts through the hype to focus on survival in 2026. You will learn how to protect your data from the "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" threat - where attackers steal encrypted data today to open it when Q-Day arrives - and how to start your migration to the new Post-Quantum Cryptography standards. We will also cover how to fight back against AI-driven malware and build a "Crypto-Agile" defense that is ready for the next generation of attacks.

Tudor Damian

With over 20 years in the IT industry, Tudor is a Certified Ethical Hacker and Microsoft MVP who loves everything about technology. As a co-founder of D3 Cyber, he advises organizations on security strategy, AI & Cloud Governance, and EU regulatory compliance (NIS2, DORA, AI Act, CRA). Being a regular presence at local and international events, Tudor combines deep industry experience with a genuine passion for sharing knowledge. After hundreds of talks and training sessions, his goal remains the same: to help IT professionals cut through the noise and build effective strategies dealing with AI-driven threats, Post-Quantum Cryptography challenges, Zero Trust adoption, and an ever-growing EU regulatory landscape.