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Corporate Governance in the Quantum Era 

By Tom Patterson

06/12/2026

Partner Content Provided by Accenture Cybersecurity
Emerging Technology Directorship Magazine Member-Only

Trust and technology are the inseparable pillars supporting the modern enterprise, but the advent of agentic artificial intelligence and quantum computing is shifting the ground beneath them. The looming reality of cryptographically relevant quantum computers presents a unique and existential threat to cybersecurity.

This article explores why many organizations remain unprepared for this transition and outlines the vital role board members play in guiding management. Do you know where your company stands on its quantum security journey?

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Thomas Patterson is the quantum security global lead at Accenture.

Accenture Cybersecurity is a NACD partner, providing directors with critical and timely information, and perspectives. Accenture Cybersecurity is a financial supporter of the NACD.

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