IoT Insider is to host its first webinar covering the emerging cyber security risks facing connected devices and industrial systems.
The free online event, titled Protecting Businesses Against the Quantum Threat, will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at 2pm UK time and will examine how advances in quantum computing could undermine existing cryptographic protections used across the internet of things ecosystem.
Organised by IoT Insider, the session will bring together industry experts to discuss the implications of quantum technologies for businesses reliant on connected infrastructure, from manufacturing and utilities to smart cities, healthcare, and logistics.
Quantum computers, once sufficiently advanced, are expected to be capable of breaking widely used public-key cryptographic algorithms that underpin secure communications, software updates, device authentication, and data protection. For organisations operating large fleets of connected devices, many of which are designed to remain in the field for 10 years or more, the potential disruption poses a strategic challenge.
The webinar will explore why IoT deployments are particularly exposed to the so-called “harvest now, decrypt later” threat, in which encrypted data is captured today in the expectation it can be decrypted once quantum capabilities mature. Long product lifecycles, constrained hardware, and limited upgrade pathways mean some devices may struggle to support new cryptographic standards without significant redesign.
Speakers will outline practical steps businesses can take now to build crypto agility into their systems, enabling them to switch algorithms with minimal operational impact. Discussion will also cover secure firmware updates, device identity management, and protecting data in transit in a post-quantum environment.
The agenda includes case studies of organisations that are already assessing quantum risk as part of their long-term cyber security planning, as well as guidance on aligning IoT strategies with emerging quantum-resistant standards.
Register for the free event below.
