Quantum computers promise breakthroughs in medicine, materials science, and encryption-breaking power that could render today’s cybersecurity obsolete overnight. In this episode of Hello Future, Kevin Cirilli talks with Leslie Beavers, former Acting DoD Chief Information Officer, about whether the United States is truly ready for the quantum era. We’ll discuss the race between quantum development and “post-quantum” cryptography, the risks to classified systems and critical infrastructure, and what concrete steps government and industry must take now to stay secure.