In this episode of Cyber Smokehouse, hosts Ernie and Graeme sit down with Gregg Barrow, a global cybersecurity leader at the forefront of quantum-safe computing, to explore one of the most underestimated threats facing organizations today: the coming impact of quantum computing on data security.
The conversation dives into crypto-agility, inventorying cryptographic assets, leadership accountability, and the real risks of waiting too long. This episode challenges cybersecurity leaders to rethink long-term resilience in a world where yesterday’s “secure enough” quickly becomes tomorrow’s breach.
Takeaways:
Quantum computing poses a real, future threat to today’s encryption standards.
Organizations must begin preparing now, not when quantum computers become mainstream.
Crypto-agility, the ability to swap cryptographic algorithms quickly, is critical.
Most companies don’t know where or how cryptography is embedded across their systems.
Inventorying cryptographic assets is the first actionable step toward quantum readiness.
Leadership must treat quantum security as a business risk, not just a technical one.
Waiting for regulation or vendor mandates may leave organizations dangerously exposed.
Quote of the Show:
“Quantum computing is already here in pieces, and the implications for security are not as far away as people think.”
Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggbarrow/
Website: http://www.ibm.com
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