Professor Brian Cox to headline at Infosecurity Europe 2025

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World-renowned physicist, Professor Brian Cox will be exploring black holes, quantum mechanics and the future of cybersecurity when he delivers the opening keynote speech at Infosecurity Europe on 3 June 2025.

Despite quantum computing fast becoming one of the most pressing security concerns of the modern era, Infosecurity Europe’s 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report found that only 23% of surveyed cybersecurity professionals believe their organization is ‘very prepared’ and have implemented robust quantum-resistant security measures.  When broken down, just 23% within the financial sector cited that they are ‘very prepared’ to address the potential cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing.  Further to this, a mere 9% of those within the medical/healthcare sector highlighted their preparedness.  This is concerning given that the financial and healthcare sectors are notoriously high risk.

“Quantum computing pushes the boundaries of physics, and the principles are mind-blowing – trying to understand the mechanics behind it is an exciting and daunting challenge.  There are multiple theories around quantum physics, and we are on the cusp of a breakthrough as we see its principles being applied to computing in ways that could transform the digital world,” said Professor Brian Cox.  “Quantum computing promises huge potential and possibility, but it also presents fundamental challenges, particularly when it comes to cybersecurity.  I’m looking forward to exploring these ideas and the concept of black holes in quantum information storage and what they mean for the future of technology.”

While fully functional quantum computers are not yet commercially available, some recent rapid advances have changed the narrative to “when” and not “if”.  Best estimates are that we could start to see an impact at the end of this decade.  The speed at which this technology is advancing raises critical questions.  PQC (Post Quantum Cryptography) algorithms and framework from NIST are now available but are they well understood and being implemented correctly?  How soon will quantum capabilities disrupt existing security protocols?  Does the way blackholes store information hold the key to speeding up the development of stable quantum computing?

Brian’s keynote will tackle these questions head-on, offering his unique perspective on the incredible science of how black holes and quantum mechanics hold the answer to the future of computing and cyber security.  He will discuss the mind-bending challenges involved in quantum computing and the surprising insight gained from the structure of black holes and how they store information, concepts that could hold the key to the next era of cybersecurity.

“We are thrilled to welcome Professor Brian Cox to Infosecurity Europe 2025,” says Brad Maule-ffinch, Event Director, Infosecurity Europe.  “Quantum computing is no longer a distant possibility, it’s an imminent reality, and the cybersecurity industry must be prepared.  Brian’s ability to translate complex scientific ideas into engaging, accessible insights will offer attendees a fresh and thought-provoking look at how emerging technologies will impact the future of security.”

Infosecurity Europe runs from 3-5 June 2025 at Excel London.  Visitor registration is now open.