Quantum computing isn't a future problem - it's a cybersecurity challenge organizations need to start preparing for today.
In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes Jim Sortino for a timely discussion on quantum readiness, cryptographic risk, and the future of cybersecurity.
As organizations continue accumulating technical debt and relying on aging cryptographic systems, the arrival of quantum computing threatens to disrupt the very foundations of digital trust. Jim explains why leaders need to think beyond today's threats and begin preparing for a future where current encryption standards may no longer provide adequate protection.
Together, Aaron and Jim explore the practical realities of quantum risk, how organizations can identify vulnerable systems, and why crypto agility is becoming one of the most important cybersecurity priorities of the next decade.
You'll learn:
- What quantum computing means for modern cybersecurity
- Why cryptographic technical debt creates long-term business risk
- How to assess your organization's quantum readiness
- The importance of crypto agility and encryption modernization
- Practical steps security leaders can take today
- Why IT and OT environments must prepare for the same emerging threats
Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, technology leader, board member, or simply curious about the future of digital security, this episode provides actionable insights to help you prepare before quantum disruption arrives.
Tune in to learn why the organizations that start preparing today will be the ones best positioned to protect tomorrow.
Key Moments:
06:02 Challenges with product maintenance and AI integration
08:42 Importance of Software in Everything
12:30 Addressing cybersecurity risks
16:00 Authentication and trust challenges
18:13 Preparing for technological changes
20:56 Planning and Implementing Projects
25:38 Budget planning for cybersecurity risks
28:54 Challenges for Small Financial Institutions
31:27 Importance of regulations in business
33:37 Legacy security systems and protocols
36:38 Quantum readiness and future risks
About the guest :
Jim Sortino is the Chief Revenue Officer and a Board Member at Isera Corporation, where he helps organizations address emerging cybersecurity challenges through innovative identity and cryptographic security solutions. With decades of experience working with global enterprises, Jim specializes in helping leaders navigate complex technology risks, from technical debt and encryption modernization to quantum readiness. He is a passionate advocate for proactive cybersecurity strategies that prepare organizations for the next generation of digital threats.
How to connect Jim Sortino : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamessortino/
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