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Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefensePost-Quantum Negligence: When Inaction Becomes Legal ExposurePost-quantum cryptography is often framed as a future technical upgrade. Darren Bender challenges that framing and treats it as a legal exposure that already exists. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Darren introduces post-quantum negligence and explains how US courts may assess quantum risk using established legal doctrines. The discussion centers on a timing problem. Adversaries can harvest encrypted data today and decrypt it years later once quantum capability arrives. That gap breaks the traditional negligence model, where duty, breach, harm, and causation appear close together. With Harvest Now, Decrypt Later, harm may surface long...
2026-02-1937 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseCompliance Deadlines, Customer Reality, and the Case for (embedded) TLS1.3Post-quantum cryptography often enters organizations as a headline problem, then quickly turns into an operational one. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Jan Schaumann, Chief Information Security Architect at Akamai Technologies, approaches PQC from the perspective of someone who has spent decades operating real systems at internet scale. From his view, the challenge is not quantum theory, but sequencing change safely across infrastructure that cannot all move at once. Jan walks through how Akamai approached PQC over several years, starting before standards fully settled and aligning progress with customer demand, compliance timelines, and platform resilience...
2026-02-0533 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseThe End of Static Cryptography: What Leaders Must Understand NowPost-quantum cryptography does not arrive as a clean replacement for today’s systems. It forces organizations to rethink how cryptography is designed, deployed, governed, and maintained over time. In this special episode of Shielded, host Jo Lintzen leads a discussion that moves past algorithm selection and into operational reality. The panel connects three pressures most organizations underestimate. Threats evolve quickly. Hardware and deployed systems last for years. Governance around cryptographic assets is often weak or incomplete.Bill Buchanan explains how lattice-based cryptography enables new capabilities such as fully homomorphic encryption, where data remains encrypted even while being processed. Th...
2026-01-0820 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseConfidentiality vs Authentication: How Far the Web Has Actually MovedAs post-quantum cryptography moves from theory into deployment, organizations need a clearer view of what is real today and what still requires time. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Sofia Celi, Senior Cryptography and Security Researcher at Brave, breaks down the two-speed reality shaping PQC adoption. She explains why confidentiality is already protected at scale through TLS 1.3 and hybrid post-quantum key encapsulation, now used across major browsers, CDNs, and cloud providers to defend against harvest-now-decrypt-later threats. This shift is live, scaled, and part of today’s internet. However, authentication like signatures, PKI, eID systems, and pr...
2025-12-1832 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseThe Hidden Threat: Harvest-Now-Forge-Later and the Collapse of Digital TrustAs quantum computing advances, organizations can no longer view post-quantum cryptography as a future project. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Konstantinos Karagiannis, Director of Quantum Computing Services at Protiviti, lays out a practical and attacker-focused perspective on preparing for the quantum era. Konstantinos explains why the industry’s fixation on harvest-now-decrypt-later misses the most serious exposure: harvest-now-forge-later, where quantum capability targets the foundation of digital trust through attacks on code signing, software update channels, and blockchain consensus mechanisms. He introduces the emerging Five-Day Rule, informed by recent research indicating that a cryptographically relevant quantum ma...
2025-12-0436 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseInside Microsoft’s Quantum Safe Program: Turning Policy into PracticeQuantum computing is coming faster than most organizations are ready for. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Kevin Reifsteck, Director for Critical Infrastructure Protection at Microsoft, joins Jo Lintzen to unpack how Microsoft is building a coordinated roadmap toward quantum-safe security and why governments and enterprises must start acting now. Kevin explains how Microsoft’s Quantum Safe Program connects engineering, compliance, and policy under one strategy, with a clear commitment to deliver customer-ready capabilities by 2029 and complete the global transition by 2033. He shares how this plan balances scale with flexibility, empowering each product group to de...
2025-11-2034 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseSecuring the Silicon: How HP Designed Quantum-Safe Hardware from the Ground UpAs quantum computing advances, organisations can no longer treat hardware migration as a secondary task. Thalia Laing, Principal Cryptographer at HP Security Lab, explains how HP adopted a hardware-first approach to post-quantum security by launching the world’s first quantum-safe Secure Boot for business PCs ahead of NIST standards. She describes how HP integrated hybrid RSA + LMS signatures to preserve certification assurance and user performance while adding quantum-safe protection at power-on. Thalia outlines the operational design behind LMS state management, parameter selection, and cross-team testing to ensure verification speed and long-term reliability. She details why many enterprises overlook hardware-implemented cryptography in...
2025-11-0636 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseGlobal Standards, Regional Variants: Designing for PQC Across JurisdictionsAs quantum computing accelerates, organizations can no longer treat cryptographic migration as a distant technical task. Dr Richard Searle of Fortanix explains how confidential computing and a software-first model enable enterprises to adopt post-quantum cryptography (PQC) rapidly while maintaining control, compliance, and agility. He describes how Fortanix integrates standardized PQC algorithms within trusted execution environments to protect data in use, at rest, and in motion, providing a verifiable layer of defense against quantum-era threats. Richard clarifies that crypto agility, not a one-off migration, is the real target, enabling algorithm rotation and policy enforcement as new standards evolve. He also outlines...
2025-10-2328 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseNo-Regrets Migration: Why PKI Should Be Your First MoveHardware security modules (HSMs) sit at the core of digital trust, protecting transactions, PKI systems, and authentication. As quantum computing approaches, traditional HSMs face limits that can’t be solved by patching old hardware. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen speaks with Bruno Couillard, CEO and co-founder of Crypto4a and co-creator of the Luna HSM, about building quantum-safe HSMs. Bruno explains the difference between PQC-ready and PQC-providing, warning that retrofitting classic devices is not enough. He highlights PKI as the no-regret first step and shows how hybrid models let organizations bridge cl...
2025-10-0932 min
RadioCSIRT - Edition FrançaiseRadioCSIRT – Votre actu cybersécurité du Dimanche 5 Octobre 2025 (Ép. 444)Bienvenue dans votre bulletin quotidien d'actualités cybersécurité ⚡️.Cet épisode vous apporte les dernières informations pour rester informé des menaces critiques et vulnérabilités actives 🔍.🔐 Signal – Défense post-quantiqueBleepingComputer rapporte que Signal déploie le Sparse Post-Quantum Ratchet (SPQR).Ce nouveau mécanisme s’ajoute au double ratchet existant pour former un triple ratchet.Il repose sur les KEM post-quantiques ML-KEM et garantit sécurité persistante et post-compromission.Le projet a été développé avec PQShield, l’AIST et l’Université de New York.📩 Renault & Dacia...
2025-10-0515 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseInventory, Agility, Reality: How FS-ISAC Sees the Path to PQCAs industries continue to treat cryptography as invisible plumbing, the risk of systemic disruption is growing. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen speaks with Mike Silverman, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at FS-ISAC, about why complacency is more dangerous than quantum itself. Mike explains how decades of one-off migrations have left organisations brittle, why inventories and risk models are the essential starting point, and how cryptographic agility must become both a design principle and an organisational mindset. They discuss why timelines like 2030 and 2035 demand phased action, how vendor and supply chain readiness can...
2025-09-2535 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefensePQC vs. QKD: What Matters Now and What Can WaitAs regulators publish guidance and timelines tighten, organizations can’t treat quantum readiness as a “future-us” problem. Will Collison details HSBC’s approach: begin the migration now, build crypto agility into architecture, and manage both internal upgrades and external dependencies across vendors, partners, and customers. He clarifies where PQC (for everyone) and QKD (for select high-assurance links) fit, and why identity (public-key) mechanisms not symmetric crypto like AES, are the primary risk from quantum computing. Will also reframes “legacy” systems as revenue-critical systems that demand careful, early planning, and he lays out a pragmatic cost model: if you wait, you’ll lose the ab...
2025-09-1736 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense3, 5 or 8 Years? The Realistic Timeline for Migration and the Task That Can’t WaitAs executives continue to postpone action, the window for preparing secure systems in the quantum era is rapidly closing. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen speaks with Adrian Neal, Senior Director and Global Lead for Post-Quantum Cryptography at Capgemini, about the real timelines and challenges of PQC migration. Adrian explains why a “three-to-five-year” plan is unrealistic, why organizations should expect closer to eight years, and how unprepared boards risk panic and triage once the first quantum breakthrough hits. They discuss why crown-jewel systems must be prioritized, how banks and governments face different pres...
2025-09-1140 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseThe Next Chapter in Securing the World's InternetOpenSSL has secured the internet for over 25 years, but how does a project with such deep legacy prepare for the quantum future? In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen speaks with Tomáš Mráz, Director of the OpenSSL Foundation, and Jon Ericson, the Foundation’s Community Manager. Together they explore the shift from the old engine model to providers in OpenSSL 3.0, the rollout of NIST-approved post-quantum algorithms in 3.5, and what’s on the horizon with 3.6. They also dive into the realities of FIPS certification, the importance of diversified funding, and how community contributions sustain...
2025-09-0429 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefensePost-Quantum Prep Without the Panic: Don’t Delay Your Upgrade to TLS 1.3As governments and regulators accelerate PQC adoption timelines, the urgency for organizations to act has never been greater. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Jo Lintzen speaks with Kevin Hilscher, Senior Director of Product Management at DigiCert, to explore the practical first steps of post-quantum cryptography adoption. They discuss why upgrading to TLS 1.3 is a non-negotiable starting point, how discovery of crypto assets lays the groundwork for any migration, and what enterprises should know about hybrid cryptography and its competing standards. From fragmented global regulations to aggressive timelines and the looming challenges of vendor...
2025-08-2829 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseDesigning for Breakage: What Cybersecurity Leaders Must Plan ForAs quantum computing accelerates toward real-world impact, organizations must stop viewing post-quantum cryptography as a one-time technical upgrade. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen sits down with Yolanda Reid, former Associate Partner at IBM Consulting and U.S. Department of Defense leader, to explain why the PQC transition is fundamentally different from past events like Y2K. They discuss why treating PQC as a “fix-it-and-forget-it” migration is a dangerous misconception, and why organizations must instead prepare for an ongoing process of algorithm updates, policy changes, system redesigns, and cultural shifts. Yolanda shares less...
2025-08-2139 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseFrom NIST Standards to Action: A Year of PQC MigrationOne year ago, NIST released its long‑awaited post‑quantum cryptography standards, marking the official start of the migration to quantum‑safe security. It was the moment everyone had been “waiting for” but did it really kickstart the shift?In this anniversary episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen brings back some of the most important voices in the PQC conversation to revisit where we were, where we are, and where we need to go next:Dustin Moody (NIST) on what has surprised him about the first year of migration since the standa...
2025-08-1430 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseHardware Is the Hidden Risk: Ferhat Yaman on PQC, Side-Channel Attacks, and AI PrivacyAs post-quantum cryptography moves from theory to hardware, organizations can no longer afford to ignore the physical layer of security. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen speaks with Ferhat Yaman, security researcher at AMD’s Product Security Office, to explore how electromagnetic side-channel attacks, hybrid cryptography, and AI privacy are reshaping the future of secure system design. They discuss the risks of leakage in post-quantum implementations, the challenge of model theft in AI accelerators, and why mitigation needs to start before silicon is even taped out. From masking and shuffling to pre-silicon te...
2025-08-0737 min
The ITSM Practice: Elevating ITSM and IT Security KnowledgePreparing for Post-Quantum SecurityDiscover why post-quantum cryptography is urgent for regulated industries. Learn how to protect long-term data, start cryptographic inventory, and align with evolving national strategies. This episode offers a clear, actionable roadmap for future-proofing your digital identity and systems.In this episode, we answer to:How can organizations start preparing for post-quantum cryptography migration?What risks are already present due to “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” tactics?Why must regulated industries prioritize public key infrastructure upgrades now?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Quintessence Labs...
2025-08-0508 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseThe biggest risk to PQC migration is you (and other humans)As quantum computing inches closer to real-world impact, organizations can no longer afford to treat post-quantum cryptography as a future concern. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen speaks with Professor Bill Buchanan, OBE, FRSE, to examine what it takes to transition into the post-quantum era. They explore the importance of cryptographic agility, the myths around PQC performance, and why human error remains the biggest vulnerability in cybersecurity. From hybrid adoption to hardware integration and upcoming regulatory mandates, Bill offers a candid and practical look at how organizations can prepare for the next...
2025-07-1733 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseThe Crypto Agility Paradox: When Hardware Becomes Your Security BottleneckMost cybersecurity roadmaps don’t plan for 20-year-old firmware, but that’s the reality of operational technology (OT). In this episode, Cassie Crossley, Vice President of Supply Chain Security in the Global Cybersecurity & Product Security Office at Schneider Electric, offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to secure industrial systems, from chips to code.Cassie explains why crypto agility isn’t just about algorithm swaps, it’s a long-haul architectural rethink. She unpacks how Schneider built a five-year roadmap with CTO support, how they tackled challenges like legacy devices, hardware constraints, and root-of-trust dependencies, and why threat modeling needs to...
2025-06-2645 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseNCSC proposes its PQC transition timeline to UK Policy makers: guiding the UK to a quantum-safe futurePost-quantum cryptography is no longer an abstract problem. It's a technology transformation that touches every layer of critical infrastructure, from policy to procurement, systems to supply chains. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Bradley, Principal Technical Director at the UK’s NCSC and lead author of the government’s official PQC timeline guidance, breaks down how the UK is approaching this monumental shift.Jeremy explains why the NCSC focused on organisational readiness and available technology rather than waiting for a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC). He unpacks how government and industry can work together without formal policy mandates, the importance of s...
2025-06-0531 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseYour Hardware Refresh Is a Quantum Deadline with Mamta GuptaQuantum threats are no longer theoretical, and waiting could cost you. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Johannes Lintzen is joined by Mamta Gupta, a quantum physicist turned cybersecurity strategist at Lattice Semiconductor. Together, they break down how crypto agility, hardware-based trust anchors, and PQC readiness are now essential for any organization managing long-lifecycle systems. You’ll come away with practical steps to assess, upgrade, and future-proof your cryptographic infrastructure.What You'll Learn:Why crypto agility is no longer optional and how to implement it in hardware and softwareHow FPGAs provide a...
2025-05-2239 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseHSMs and PQC Migration: Are We There Yet?The time to modernize cryptographic infrastructure has arrived. In this episode, recorded live at RSA Conference 2025, host Johannes Lintzen moderates a conversation with four HSM industry leaders: Greg Wetmore (Entrust), John Ray (Thales), David Close (Futurex), and Kevin McKeogh (Utimaco). Together, they explore the evolution of Hardware Security Modules as the foundational building blocks for secure, post-quantum infrastructure.Learn how HSMs are enabling cryptographic agility, supporting new NIST and CNSA 2.0 algorithms, and offering in-field firmware and FPGA updates, without requiring a full rip-and-replace. The panel dives into compliance frameworks, performance trade-offs, hybrid environments, and supply chain integrity, offering...
2025-05-1643 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseFrom Awareness to Action: The Blueprint for Quantum-Resilient Security | Garfield JonesQuantum migration isn’t a future concern, it’s a present-tense priority. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Johannes Lintzen and Dr. Garfield Jones take a deep dive into the practical challenges of post-quantum migration, focusing on how organizations can apply the APA framework (Awareness, Preparedness, Action) to make their cybersecurity future-proof. From procurement and inventory to legacy system challenges and vendor alignment, Dr. Jones shares a tactical roadmap to help organizations start moving today.What You'll Learn:How to apply the APA framework to drive post-quantum readinessWhy cryptographic inventory is the...
2025-04-2930 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseYour Cryptography is stuck in 2010 - How to Catch Up | Hart MontgomeryNavigating the shift to post-quantum cryptography takes more than awareness; it requires a forward-looking strategy, crypto-agile architecture, and long-term planning across software and hardware. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen speaks with Hart Montgomery, Technical Director at LF Decentralized Trust and a leading voice in cryptographic modernization. Together, they explore practical solutions and emerging standards that will define how organizations prepare for a quantum-secure future.What You'll Learn:How to assess your quantum readiness through crypto-agility audits and dependency mappingHow to build a business case using the “Harvest No...
2025-04-1028 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseHow to Build Your 12-Month Post-Quantum Strategy With NIST's Dustin MoodyWith the 2035 deadline for post-quantum cryptography rapidly approaching, organizations must act immediately to ensure a smooth transition. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen speaks with Dustin Moody, a mathematician at NIST, to discuss the practical steps organizations should take to prepare for this monumental shift in cryptography. They explore the critical timeline, common challenges, and how the post-quantum cryptography migration can be effectively managed.What You'll Learn:How to build an effective PQC migration roadmap starting with a cryptographic inventory assessment.Why the 2035 deadline is just the end...
2025-04-0327 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseThe Quantum-Safe Playbook: How Signal Protected Billions with a Lean TeamQuantum risk is a business risk—and Signal Messenger isn’t waiting for quantum computers to arrive. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Johannes Lintzen welcomes Rolfe Schmidt, Research Engineer at Signal Messenger, to explore how one of the world's most privacy-focused messaging platforms implemented post-quantum cryptography—even with a lean team.What You'll Learn:How Signal’s lean team structure shaped their pragmatic, step-by-step approach to PQC migrationWhy hybrid cryptography serves as both a transition strategy and long-term security measureThe strategic decision-making process behind prioritizing Harvest Now, Decrypt Later protectionHow to integ...
2025-03-2733 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseInside Cloudflare's Post-Quantum Journey: Bas Westerbaan on Real-World ImplementationIn the premier episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Johannes Lintzen welcomes Bas Westerbaan, Research Engineer at Cloudflare, to break down real-world post-quantum migration challenges and solutions:Cloudflare’s early PQC adoption - lessons from years of real-world implementationWhy you need two migrations (encryption today, authentication next)How to secure executive buy-in & conduct a cryptographic inventoryThe hidden performance & compatibility challenges of PQC deploymentWhy vendor readiness & regulatory compliance will shape adoptionBas Westerbaan is a Research Engineer at Cloudflare, specializing in post-quantum cryptography and its practical implementation at scale. With a PhD in theoretical quantum co...
2025-03-1825 min
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber DefenseTrailerWelcome to Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, the podcast that explores the urgent need for quantum-ready cybersecurity. Hosted by Jo Lintzen, we dive into the world of post-quantum cryptography, examining how businesses and industries can prepare for the upcoming quantum revolution. From practical steps to real-world case studies and expert interviews, Shielded is your essential guide to navigating the future of cybersecurity. Subscribe now and stay one step ahead in the quantum era.
2025-03-0601 min
ASecuritySite PodcastWorld-leaders in Cryptography: Thomas PrestThomas Prest is a cryptography researcher at PQShield and previously worked with Thales. He completed his PhD at the École Normale Supérieure and focuses on post-quantum cryptography and discrete algorithms. Thomas was one of the co-authors of the FALCON digital signature method and has published widely in related areas of PQC.
2024-10-041h 03
TNW PodcastLive from TNW 2024! Maria Amelie on fact-checking with AI; post-quantum cryptography; competitive ExcelIn today’s episode — recorded with live audience at TNW Conference 2024 — Linnea and Andrii talk about post-quantum cryptography, competitive Excel, and a few more things in between.The guest of the show is Maria Amelie, CEO and founder of Factiverse. The company has just raised €1mn in funding to further build its platform that helps researchers, journalists, and everyone else to fact-check anything, including output of LLMs like ChatGPT.Here are the stories and things mentioned in the episode:UK cybersecurity startup PQShield raises $37M for post-quantum cryptographyThe Microsoft Excel superstars throw down in...
2024-06-2637 min
Cyber BriefingJune 20, 2024 - Cyber Briefing👉 What's going on in the cyber world today?
🚨 #CyberAlerts
Unpatched Vulnerability Lets Anyone Impersonate Microsoft Corporate Email Accounts
Source: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai via TechCrunch
Rust-Based Fickle Stealer Malware Targets Windows Users via Multiple Attack Chain
Source: Pei Han Liao via Fortinet
New SquidLoader Malware Evades Detection in Phishing Attacks on Chinese Firms
Source: Fernando Dominguez via Level Blue
Atlassian Fixes Multiple High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Confluence and Jira
Source: Atlassian
Rogue Raticate Strikes Again Targeting Enterp...
2024-06-2008 min
De Grote Tech Show | BNRHelp! Wie houdt onze financiële infrastructuur overeind?Onze financiële infrastructuur draait op programmeertaal uit de jaren '60, ontdekken Joe van Burik en Ben van der Burg in deze nieuwe aflevering van BNR Digitaal. Is dat een probleem? We hebben het dan over COBOL, een taal die nog werkt via een ouderwets mainframe, de grote computerkasten die je vooral uit ouderwetse sci-fi films kent. Het probleem zit niet alleen bij de grootste banken, maar ook bij de Nederlandse Belastingdienst. En hoe je van die legacy afkomt? Dat is misschien wel de belangrijkste infrastructuur-uitdaging voor al deze bedrijven. Alles over de erfenis van COBOL be...
2024-01-1047 min
Security InsightsQuantum computing: a security risk?Could quantum computing threaten our day to day security, and even the fabric of the internet? Researchers are increasingly concerned about the risks quantum technology poses to encryption.
Organisations need to act now, if they are they are to secure their data and their operations, argue this week's guests.
Ramy Shelbaya is CEO and co-founder of Quantum Dice. That’s a business spun out of Oxford university’s quantum optics lab – and which is now using quantum mechanics to create a self-certifying quantum random number generator.
And Axel Poschmann is a cybersecurity expert with a...
2023-11-3029 min
The Tech Between UsDesigning for Security with Alan Grau | The Tech Between Us s2 e3Join us in our technology conversation with Alan Grau, VP of Sales & Business Development for PQShield, as we dive into the world of designing for security in the latest episode of "The Tech Between Us." As embedded devices continue to gain popularity among consumers and design engineers, the need for robust security measures becomes increasingly crucial. In this episode, we explore the challenges and opportunities associated with ensuring the security of embedded systems. From the selection of architecture to component choices, we delve into the importance of incorporating security from the ground up. With system hacks and attacks making...
2023-06-2135 min
UKTN | The PodcastPreparing for the day quantum computers crack encryption – PQShield founder Ali El KaafaraniDr Ali El Kaafarani, founder and CEO of PQShield, explains how quantum computers will one day crack today’s encryption to expose our data, discusses the race to create cryptography that can fend off quantum attacks, and why “strengthening the startup position in the UK should be a top priority for the UK government to excel at quantum computing”. Oxford-headquartered PQShield is a cybersecurity spinout founded by researchers to develop post-quantum cryptography tools. The company, which has raised nearly $27m in funding, has contributed to developing the first cryptography standards designed to block cyberattacks powered by quantum machine...
2023-06-1330 min
Tech Can't Save UsDefining the Post Quantum World with Alan Grau from PQShieldIn Today’s episode, we welcome Alan Grau, VP of Sales & Business Development at PQShield who shares his expertise on post quantum cryptography. We start the episode with a deep dive into ‘What Is the Future of Quantum-Proof Encryption?’. “Somewhere around the end of this decade,” Alan predicts, “quantum computers will be able to break RSA and ECC encryption.”We then introduce a piece on the road to quantum-enabled cybersecurity and what it looks like. Alan points out that quantum cryptography is not a magic solution to security. “Security concerns that existed before will still exist in a post quantum...
2022-12-0836 min
Embedded Executive PodcastEmbedded Executive: Thomas Prest, Lead Cryptographic Researcher, PQShieldQuantum cryptography is very much in the spotlight these days. But do you know why? For that matter, do you understand what it means? And most importantly, if you’re an embedded developer, should you be concerned about it? Those are the important questions that I got answers to when I spoke to Thomas Prest, the Lead Cryptographic Researcher at PQShield on this week’s Embedded Executives podcast.
2022-11-2306 min
Entangled ThingsAlan Grau Speaks With Entangled ThingsIn Episode 33, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Alan Grau, Vice President of Business Development at PQShield. Among other topics, the team discuss emerging standards, the impact of quantum computing on cryptography, and how the security industry is adapting to future threats from quantum computers.Alan Grau, VP Business Development, PQShieldAlan is a proven entrepreneur and technology executive focused on cybersecurity, IoT and embedded software solutions. He is VP, Business Development for PQShield, the leading provider of Post Quantum Crypto Solutions. Prior to joining PQShield Alan was VP of Io...
2022-05-0335 min
Crucial TechEpisode 4:22 - Quantum computing is not really here, yet. But companies are getting ready for itQuantum computing is one of those technologies that causes hyperbole, confusion, and concern. A lot of the discussion is not much more than wishful thinking or uninformed fear. For most people, it will not affect them in their lifetime. That’s not to say it isn’t something to completely ignore.
We talked to Alan Grau, VP of business development for the startup company PQShield in this week’s episode of Crucial Tech to get an overview of where we are in quantum security and what their company has to offer.
2021-11-1220 minEmbedded Executive PodcastEmbedded Executive: Alan Grau, VP Business Development, PQShieldWe say it all the time: you are going to get hacked! The most important factor at this point is to minimize the damage when the inevitable occurs. If cybersecurity is not one of your top design priorities, you need to adjust your list. That said, this week’s Embedded Executives podcast guest is Alan Grau, the Vice President of Business Development for PQShield. Alan explains the pretty simple terms of what happens when an attack occurs and why it may be happening. Note that Alan is also a speaker at this year’s IoT Device Security Confe...
2021-11-0307 min
The Archive (2020-2023)Cyber security in the era of quantum computingIn this podcast Rob Sumroy, head of Technology Group and the global Cyber hub at Slaughter and May, Robert Hannigan, Chairman of BlueVoyant International and Senior Adviser to McKinsey & Co, and Dr Ali El Kaafarani, Research Fellow at the Mathematical Institute (University of Oxford) and Founder/CEO of PQShield, discuss the risks that quantum computing poses to the security of organisations and their data. Is there a solution we should be investing in now to stay quantum secure?
2021-05-2632 min