- Hostile countries could soon use quantum computers to compromise existing encryption standards.
- Existing firewalls may need to be replaced to remain effective against quantum threats.
- Enterprise browsers with integrated artificial intelligence increase vulnerability to attacks on corporate networks
Palo Alto Networks has warned that rapidly evolving technology could soon make existing security devices insufficient.
Security firm CEO Nikesh Arora has suggested that hostile nation states could have quantum computers as weapons by 2029 or slightly earlier.
Arora noted that this development will require organizations to replace encryption-based devices to ensure security.
Enterprise browser vulnerabilities
Arora described the situation as both a potential risk and a commercial opportunity, emphasizing that Palo Alto will soon offer a full range of quantum-safe products.
CTO Lee Klarich added that customers are increasingly planning to use quantum-resistant infrastructure.
The company recently introduced an enterprise-oriented browserciting a proof-of-concept study in which 167 of 5,000 browsers tested were compromised, highlighting the risks of modern online workflows.
Klaric predicts that as browsers integrated with artificial intelligence become more common, vulnerability to attacks will increase.
The company estimates that up to 100 million browser installations could provide significant monetization opportunities, as well as increase demand for security verification technologies.
Palo Alto is simultaneously managing the $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk and the $3.5 billion integration of ChronSphere.
Arora expressed confidence in the company's ability to integrate these operations seamlessly.
ChronSphere observability tools are designed to process petabyte-scale AI data streams with minimal latency and lower cost than competing solutions.
The company believes these additions will enable a broader subscription-based model, where even one firewall can be associated with ten or more separate security services.
Arora noted that both AI and quantum computing are expected to significantly increase traffic volumes, requiring greater scrutiny and monitoring of data flows.
The expected advent of quantum computing may require the replacement of many existing security devices, including firewallsto protect confidential data.
“From our point of view, artificial intelligence and quantum technologies will lead to much higher volume. So, the more bits that fly, the more they will need to be verified, which means that the need for bit verification technologies will not go away,” Arora said.
Users are advised to keep the antivirus software to protect against common threats during use identity theft protection to monitor suspicious activity.
The evolution of AI-based threats shows the importance of layered security and careful management of enterprise browsers.
Organizations and individuals must plan for a future in which both traditional and new technologies will require proactive security measures.
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