Towards Coordinated Quantum Security in the Financial Sector: Risks, Priorities, and a Framework for Market Action
· 11:15 – 11:40 Amsterdam time · Red hall
The transition to quantum security in the financial sector is not only a technological undertaking, but also a coordination challenge for a highly interconnected global ecosystem. Misaligned transition efforts may create operational risks, including interoperability tensions across markets, infrastructures, and jurisdictions, prolonged reliance on quantum-vulnerable cryptography, inefficient duplication of effort, and ecosystem fragmentation.
To address these risks, the Europol Quantum Safe Financial Forum, in collaboration with FS-ISAC and CFDIR, has proposed an operational framework for coordinated action. The framework focuses on identifying and prioritising critical use cases, structuring the transition through shared implementation waves, and defining three use-case-specific milestones to align sequencing and execution.
This session examines that prioritisation framework and provides an update on the state of quantum security in the financial sector, relevant not only to financial sector professionals, but to the wider community as an early example of ecosystem-wide coordination and its associated challenges.
Speakers
- Global Head of Cryptography and Quantum Threat Program · Santander Digital Services
Jaime Gómez García is a recognized expert in quantum security, with an extensive professional background within the financial sector. He is known for advancing strategic awareness, industry coordination, and practical adoption of quantum-safe cryptography, helping organizations and critical infrastructures prepare for the transition to the quantum era.
His influence in the field has been recognized through multiple distinctions, including inclusion in Quantum Security 25: The Top 25 Most Influential People in Quantum Security (2026), the 2025 Quantum Leap Award from Keyfactor, and recognition as LinkedIn Top Voice (2024-2025) and Quantum Top Voices (2022–2024).
Currently, Jaime serves as the Global Head of the Santander Quantum Threat Program, addressing the transition to a quantum-safe economy. Additionally, he holds the role of Chair of the Europol Quantum Safe Financial Forum, working to facilitate collaboration and coordinate the transition to quantum-safe cryptography within the financial sector.
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