Coder JasonGoogle released a blog post on steps required to take ASAP, so that we are prepared for when quantum computers are readily available to crack current encryption [1]. I read it after I saw a video talking about this post, which as one might expect, was a bit alarmist. However, it is a real #cybersec #threat, and I've seen other sources mention, that #threatactors are starting to gather #encrypted #data in the expectation to readily #decrypt it in the near future. /1
However, I can't help but feel sceptical about the article posted. It sounds too much like a #salesPitch. I'm especially bothered by point 4 ‐ #cloudFirst. #CloudServices have plenty of sensible #useCases. However, for many businesses, the number drops radically once #BusinessObjectives are considered. #DataStorage is often best done #onprem, in many cases, purely from a financial perspective [1]. Google seems to hint at this approach introducing security issues. /2
[1] https://thenewstack.io/cloud-vs-on-prem-comparing-long-term-costs/
#cybersec seems to be a valid argument, on first impression. But I don't buy it. The approach seems to inteoduce with every solved problem, a slew of new ones. The #targetsurface seems to be increased, instead of decreased. A fractured system is harder to breach than a single entity. While I can imagine sub-systems mitigating these issues, the history of the industry doesn't awaken confidence. Add to that the issue of inivitably creating monopolies. /3