Hewlett Foundation Launches $100 Million Initiative Supporting Quantum and Emerging Technology Security
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A $100M, five-year Hewlett initiative on quantum and emerging tech security means the policy and standards layer is going to mature faster than many operators expect. CISOs and CTOs should track these efforts now—today’s grant-funded frameworks often become tomorrow’s compliance baseline.
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