In this episode, Matthias and Alexei explore the urgent need for organizations to prepare for the coming age of quantum computing and the potential risks it poses to current cryptographic standards. As quantum technology advances, traditional encryption methods may become vulnerable, putting critical data, transactions, and security at risk.

Alexei discusses the concept of crypto agility—the ability to quickly adapt cryptographic infrastructure in response to new threats. He shares practical advice on how to assess and update legacy systems, encryption methods, and workflows, including:

Alexei also underscores the importance of workforce training, advising that while employees don’t need deep cryptography knowledge, they must understand secure practices and tools approved by their organization’s security policy.