Unlike AI it is highly unlikely that we will be told when a viable quantum computer has been created. computer has been created. Therefore, by the time we become aware of a viable supercomputer’ s creation, it will be too late for some. Hence, it is imperative that companies think now about what data they have that needs to be continually encrypted in a post Quantum Computing world.

Given a dual focus on information security and product security, how should organisations better integrate security into product design and lifecycle management?

Integrating robust security into product design and lifecycle management is not optional – it must be built in from the start. Organisations must adopt a‘ security-by-default’ approach from conception, embedding security features at the earliest stages, so that products are architected to be resilient against evolving threats. This extends across the entire lifecycle, from supply chain management through to end-of-life processes.

You must make every product security decision as if you were the end-customer. Ask yourself what you would expect to find if you were evaluating a supplier’ s product – and then build to that standard. It’ s this kind of holistic thinking at Canon, that has allowed us to bring together information and product security to create a compelling solution that resonates with customers.

To put this into practice, once you have considered the structure and exposure of your business, ask yourself: are you doing everything you would want your supplier to do? It’ s a simple but powerful question that can identify areas for improvement and uphold security standards across the business.

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