Quantum Computing and AI Security to Drive Next Wave of Cybersecurity
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
Liran Greenberg, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Team8, stated that quantum computing will render current encryption obsolete, necessitating new security budgets. He cited Intel's acquisition of Israeli firm Classiq as a success story in foundational technology. Greenberg also warned of security risks from AI agents within organizations and predicted a shift towards companies building their own security solutions, creating new opportunities for startups.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Quantum computing will make current encryption obsolete, requiring new security solutions and budgets.
- Intel's acquisition of Israeli firm Classiq for $2.3 billion highlights Israel's strength in foundational tech.
- AI agents pose security risks due to their broad access and lack of background checks.
- Cybersecurity startups will focus on visibility and control for AI agents and internally built security tools.
- Organizations are shifting from buying ready-made security solutions to building their own.
The advent of quantum computing necessitates a fundamental shift in encryption, making current methods obsolete and requiring organizations to budget for new security solutions, according to Liran Greenberg, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Team8. Speaking at the Tech1 conference, Greenberg highlighted Intel's reported $2.3 billion acquisition of Israeli quantum computing firm Classiq as a prime example of Israel's strength in building foundational technology layers. He noted that Team8 was an early investor in Classiq, emphasizing that the company's success stemmed from developing software that makes quantum computers usable, mirroring the model that built Israeli cybersecurity.
Greenberg also pointed to the security challenges posed by the increasing use of AI agents within organizations. He described these agents as new "employees" with broad access but no background checks, raising concerns about sensitive data exposure. He cited a statistic from the cybersecurity community indicating that one in five security managers are unsure if AI agents have accessed sensitive information, identifying this lack of visibility as a key area for future cybersecurity startups.
Furthermore, Greenberg discussed a shift in how organizations procure and develop security solutions. Data from the community suggests that only 2% of information security managers expect to rely primarily on purchasing ready-made solutions in two years. This indicates a move towards organizations becoming builders of their own security tools, creating opportunities for startups that can make these internally developed solutions visible, measurable, and secure.
He concluded that the next significant opportunities in the cybersecurity industry will emerge from fundamental technological shifts: the transition to quantum computing and the widespread adoption of AI agents. In both cases, new cybersecurity companies will need to develop the security layers that enable organizations to safely adopt these advanced technologies.
