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Quantum computing facilitates technological advancements, but we need to prepare for security in a post-quantum world. BSA is recommending 6️⃣ actions policymakers should take to prepare for a post-quantum cryptography world, including: 🔸 Publishing national PQC strategies; 🔸 Publishing quantum readiness roadmaps to achieve national strategies; 🔸 Launching a Quantum Security Institute Consortium to support PQC coordination worldwide; 🔸 Incentivizing private sector organizations to prepare their own strategies; 🔸 Developing a quantum-ready workforce; and 🔸 Educating the public about the implications of a quantum workforce. Learn more in "Quantum Computing and Encryption" below. https://lnkd.in/dHwWPcqE

Spotlight on Tomoko Naoe, Director of Policy for Japan at BSA!   Tomoko joined BSA | The Software Alliance after studying English literature and gaining experience in the music industry. Her favorite part about BSA is engaging with various stakeholders, from member company representatives to government officials.   Growing up between Japan and the United States, Tomoko developed a love for contemporary art and enjoys visiting museums and galleries in her spare time.   Read Tomoko’s art-filled Spotlight below: https://lnkd.in/eBZcnFF5

❔What is the outlook for #AI policy in India? BSA's Venkatesh K. and IBM Managing Director for India, South Asia Sandip Patel discuss how the global AI policy landscape will unfold in India.    📺 Watch these experts discuss the importance of training the AI workforce, AI transparency, combating deepfakes and more in the full-length discussion here: https://lnkd.in/dMJfcQue

Following the release of our AI Policy Readiness Heatmap last week, BSA SVP of Global Policy Aaron Cooper examines what impact elections around the world in 2024 might have on AI policy.    As new governments begin formulating AI-related policies in the coming months, it will be important for them to work together and build digital solidarity. Read the whole blog below.

🎉 We are excited to announce EY as BSA's newest global member. EY Americas Vice Chair Bridget Neill will join BSA's Board of Directors. EY will continue to add its expertise to BSA's advocacy on issues including responsible AI, enhanced cybersecurity, and robust consumer privacy protections. Learn more in the press release: https://lnkd.in/eJv_h3BK

🆕 How should board leaders and executives approach adopting AI responsibly?   BSA's "Adopting AI Responsibly: Essential Questions for Board Leaders" offers key questions company leaders should be asking throughout the incorporation of AI tools and capabilities into their organizations. These questions address how companies should approach mitigating risk, legal compliance, external communications, and more.   Read the complete list of questions and learn more here:   https://lnkd.in/edhuC8kh

BSA joined over 50 industry associations across the economy in calling on the Biden Administration to pursue a comprehensive US trade policy that ensures economic growth, protects innovation, and strengthens national security.     Key points:    🔹 Open foreign markets to U.S. exports  🔹 Promote international standards  🔹 Enable digital trade  🔹 Support workforce development    Learn more and read the full letter here: https://lnkd.in/ex63tDDM

Meet Javier Cervantes, Director of Analytics and Internet Enforcement in our Washington, D.C. office. Javier, an undercover economist, believes that math and statistics — which he is fluent in — are paramount to pursuing a career in analytics. His journey spans diverse areas like microfinance, tax debt collection, anti-money laundering, and software license compliance. When not in the office, Javier is probably cycling, swimming, or playing soccer. Basically, he’s always on the move! 🚲 🏊♂️ ⚽ Read more about Javier here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gBySvRVs

Harmonizing cybersecurity regulations benefits customers and companies alike, creating a more resilient digital ecosystem. In a new blog, BSA’s Henry Young outlines the 4️⃣ main benefits of harmonization, including:   🔸 Improving cybersecurity by reducing complexity and cost of compliance; 🔸Promoting innovation; 🔸Growing the economy and delivering for citizens by removing barriers to entry for innovative companies and guaranteeing customers and government agencies access to best-of-breed solutions; and 🔸Delivering secure government services by improving procurement processes and focusing resources on an agencies’ core missions.   Read the full blog to learn more about how Congress can act to avoid duplicative or conflicting rules or regulations through harmonization below 🔽

Rubrik Public Sector Chief Technology Officer Travis Rosiek takes the pen to talk about how AI can help reduce the vulnerabilities in code and much more in the latest #BSATechPost. Learn about how a robust #cybersecurity program can be enhanced by #AI by helping developers write more secure code and promote effective privacy controls on data here: