Show Notes
In this episode, host Elliot Volkman is joined by Microsoft's Karina Sirota to explore the challenges of transitioning to post-quantum cryptography. They discuss Microsoft's post-quantum certificate pilot, the importance of industry collaboration, and why preparing for quantum threats involves much more than replacing encryption algorithms. Karina also shares practical steps organizations can take today to identify cryptographic dependencies, evaluate vendor readiness, and build a foundation for a quantum-resistant future.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Why organizations need to prepare for post-quantum cryptography now
What Microsoft is testing through its post-quantum cryptography pilot
How to identify cryptographic dependencies and prepare your organization for quantum threats
Some questions we ask:
What are the biggest misconceptions about post-quantum cryptography?
Can one weak link compromise an entire cryptographic system?
Why is collaboration across the industry essential?
Resources:
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