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061 - Bridging Academia and Industry: Leadership, Quantum Security and the Future of Cyber

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Show Notes

Our new season of Share Today, Save Tomorrow kicks off with AUSCERT2026 keynote speaker Dr. Kawin Boonyapredee. Hosted by our General Manager, Ivano Bongiovanni, this episode explores how Kawin’s journey as a seasoned CISO and cyber security researcher translates into real-world security outcomes.

The conversation also dives into the growing impact of quantum computing on cyber security, the value of bridging academic research with industry practice, and how cultural differences influence the way security professionals communicate and collaborate around the world.

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