The Quantum Imperative: Defining the Path to Crypto-Agility

Dr. Walid Rjaibi, Distinguished Engineer and Global Architect for Quantum Safe at IBM, has shaped data security across multiple dimensions for over two decades. He has held pivotal roles at IBM including Chief Architect for Quantum Safe, CTO for Data Security, Chief Security Architect for DB2, and Research Staff Member for Cryptography. With a PhD in Computer Science and 30 patents, he has pioneered foundational technologies such as Transparent Database Encryption and Fine-Grained Database Access Control. A recognized researcher and thought leader, he bridges cutting-edge science with real-world cybersecurity. Walid is also an Adjunct Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University and advises leading cybersecurity and engineering programs across North America.

Jeff Crume is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and Master Inventor with more than 40 years’ experience in the IT industry. He has a PhD in Cybersecurity and serves as an Adjunct Professor at NC State University. Jeff’s YouTube videos have been viewed more than 20 million times and he is the author of a book entitled "Inside Internet Security: What Hackers Don't Want You To Know” as well as a contributing author to the "Information Security Management Handbook.” He is a member of the inaugural class of the NC State University Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame and serves on the editorial board for the “Information and Computer Security” research journal. Jeff lived in Beijing on assignment in 2006 and has worked with clients in 50 countries.