How quantum computing and AI agents could break network security
From The Five Nine by The Five Nine
February 6, 2026 · 28 min · Season 7 · Episode 15
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential threats posed by AI agents and quantum computing to network security and the role of telecom operators in addressing these issues.
The Five Nine explores how and why AI agents and quantum computing could break modern network security, what role telecom network operators have in stopping the threats, and why everyone needs to start thinking about these problems NOW. Special guests include Palo Alto’s SVP for Network Security Rich Campagna, F5 VP of AI and engineering guru Jimmy White and Fierce Network Research’s Mitch Wagner. #AI #agenticAI #telecom #security #cybersecurity #quantum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: The Five Nine
Guests: Rich Campagna, Jimmy White, Mitch Wagner
Topics covered
- quantum computing
- AI agents
- network security
- telecom
- cybersecurity
Keywords
- quantum computing
- AI
- network security
- telecom
- cybersecurity
- threats
- agents
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Palo Alto, F5, Fierce Network Research
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