IBM Warns Fewer Than 10% of Organisations Are Prepared for Quantum Computing Risks

Fewer than 10% of organisations worldwide have taken steps to protect themselves against cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, according to Alessandro Curioni, IBM’s vice-president for Europe and Africa. His warning highlights the need for businesses to prepare their security systems before advanced quantum computers can potentially break existing encryption methods.

Speaking at a conference in London on October 14, 2026, Curioni said very few organisations had achieved quantum-safe security. Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum physics to process information and could eventually solve certain complex problems much faster than conventional computers. However, the technology could also threaten encryption methods used to protect sensitive information.

Encryption secures financial transactions, digital communications and confidential business data. If sufficiently advanced quantum computers become available, they could potentially break some cryptographic…