In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice) Paul Griffin opined that financial institutions should nurture professionals today for tomorrow’s threats. Assoc Prof Griffin highlighted that quantum computers could potentially break longstanding cryptographic systems protecting business transactions, an ability that current AI models do not have. He said that to maintain Singapore’s edge as a financial hub, it needs professionals familiar with the technology to protect its systems against future quantum computers. Assoc Prof Griffin stressed that financial institutions need quantum-safe cybersecurity, adding that they need to secure data for its entire lifetime to protect the confidentiality of long-lived financial information, digital identities, payment infrastructure and communication. He added that because of the ties between Singapore’s financial sector, universities, technology ecosystem and national investment in quantum technologies, the Republic is well positioned to nurture the quantum professionals who can keep us safe when the technology matures.