Ep 111: Quantum Readiness: The Cybersecurity Threat Most Organizations Aren’t Prepared For

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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