Thursday, July 02, 2026
Meeting Time: 7:00 pm
Online event (via Zoom): Please register on meetup.com to obtain the Zoom link.
Lecture
It’s 2035… Quantum-powered AI agents cracked one of the world’s best-known agencies' most sophisticated AI encryption in mere seconds and has a massive data leak…….
This isn't distant speculation—it's one of the scenarios that are imminent and shall reshape global cybersecurity. As quantum computing fuses with autonomous AI, a new battlefield emerges where machine shall fight machine, AI vs AI at nano-speeds, rendering human intervention obsolete.
For the CISO preparing for tomorrow's threats, this presents both unprecedented danger and extraordinary opportunity. The difference between catastrophic breach and resilient defense will hinge on decisions made today.
Over the next ten years, the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence will fundamentally alter the cybersecurity paradigm. This technological shift presents significant cryptographic vulnerabilities, as quantum-powered systems will render current encryption protocols obsolete within seconds.
The projected Quantum AI development necessitates proactive governance approaches: strategic allocation of resources for quantum-resistant protocols, establishment of robust AI governance frameworks over the next decade, and implementation of cross-agency defense architectures. This emerging cybersecurity landscape will operate autonomously at computational speeds beyond conventional human response capabilities and current systems or technologies.
Government leaders face a critical imperative: adapt cybersecurity methodologies for quantum resilience or risk catastrophic system vulnerabilities when this transformative technology reaches maturity.
Are you ready?
Speaker Bio:
Udit Sharma is Client Solution Executive for IBM Consulting in Public Market – State, Local, and Education Industry. He has 25 years of IT experience and has been with IBM for 17 years.
Specializing in emerging technologies (AI/AIoT/CyberSecurity/Sustainability/Neural Networks/Machine Learning), he has worked extensively on the technical offering development and branding of IBM Cyber Campus solution architecting national expansion plans. He is also the co-author of National award-winning Paper Challenge by NIST for “Applications of Blockchain to Health IT” with his thoughts, articles & interviews published in IBM Blogs and various media / industry publications.
Udit volunteers as Vice Chair- IEEE LI Section where he advocates for latest technologies with Academia, Industry and also Senate/Congress members in DC. He has now focused his energy to solve current national cybersecurity skills shortage and workforce challenges in the current complex digital landscape.
He holds a B.E. (Computer Science & Engineering) with MBA in IT & Marketing and is based out of New York City.
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uditsharma/
Notes
There is no cost to attend this meeting, however, if you are a NYS Professional Engineer and would like to receive Professional Development Hours (PDHs) of continuing education credit, then payment of a $15 fee is required. PDHs will be granted based upon the actual duration of the lecture including any demos and Q&A. You must stay to the end to receive credit. You will also have to properly fill out an Evaluation Form to prove that you attended this lecture.
Click here to open the Evaluation Form. Simply fill it out and click on the “Submit” button.
See these detailed instructions on how to receive PDHs for this lecture.
