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A new threat landscape is coming - this security firm CEO thinks 
nation-states will have weaponized quantum computers within the next five
years

Date:
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:03:00 +0000

Description:
Palo Alto warns quantum computing will challenge current security devices
while AI browsers, acquisitions, and observability tools reshape 
cybersecurity strategies.

FULL STORY

Palo Alto Networks has warned rapidly advancing technologies may soon render
current security appliances insufficient. 

The security firm's CEO Nikesh Arora suggested hostile nation-states could
possess weaponized quantum computers by 2029, or slightly earlier. 

Arora noted this development would require organizations to replace
encryption-reliant devices to maintain protection.

Enterprise browser vulnerabilities

Arora framed 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 customers are increasingly planning for
quantum-resistant infrastructure. 

The company recently introduced an enterprise-focused browser , citing a
proof-of-concept study where 167 of 5,000 examined browsers were compromised,
highlighting the risks of modern web-based workflows. 

Klarich projected as AI-integrated browsers become more common, exposure to
attacks will grow. 

The company estimates that up to 100 million browser installations could
represent significant monetization opportunities while also increasing demand
for security inspection technologies. 

Palo Alto is concurrently managing the $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk
while integrating Chronosphere for $3.5 billion. 

Arora expressed confidence in the companys ability to merge these operations
without disruption. 

Chronospheres observability tools are designed to handle petabyte-scale AI
data streams with minimal latency and at a lower cost than competing
solutions. 

The company believes these additions will enable a broader subscription-based
model, where even a single firewall could be linked to ten or more discrete
security services. 

Arora indicated that both AI and quantum computing are expected to
significantly drive traffic volumes, necessitating more extensive inspection
and monitoring of data flows. 

The expected arrival of quantum computing could require the replacement of
many existing security devices, including firewalls , to protect sensitive
data. 

From our perspective, AI and quantum are going to drive a lot more volume. So
as the more bits that fly around, the more they need to be inspected, which
means the need for bit inspection technologies is not going to go away, Arora
said. 

Users are encouraged to maintain up-to-date antivirus software to defend
against conventional threats while employing identity theft protection to
monitor for suspicious activity. 

The evolution of AI-driven threats shows the importance of layered defenses
and careful management of enterprise browsers. 

Organizations and individuals should plan for a future where both traditional
and emerging technologies demand proactive security measures. 

Via The Register 

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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/security-firm-ceo-thinks-nation-states-
will-have-weaponized-quantum-computers-within-the-next-five-years

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