In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with Dan Draper, founder and CEO of CipherStash, to unpack the complexities of modern data encryption and secure access. From searchable encryption to post-quantum cryptography, Dan explains how CipherStash is making secure data access possible without sacrificing utility. The conversation covers Zero Trust, access control philosophies, real-world encryption applications, and why most people don’t actually care about security—until it blocks a deal. This is a highly technical, yet accessible dive into how data protection is evolving in the face of increasing complexity and looming quantum threats.

About Dan Draper

Dan Draper is the founder and CEO of CipherStash, a data security company focused on enabling trusted access to encrypted data. An experienced cryptography engineer, Dan previously served as VP of Engineering at MedicalDirector and Expert360. His mission is to empower developers with the tools and knowledge they need to build secure, privacy-respecting applications. Dan is a leading voice in applying searchable encryption to real-world business challenges and is passionate about rethinking how organizations manage data access securely and efficiently.

Host Note: “We checked Riverside’s encryption after recording and found this: https://www.ietf.org/id/draft-ietf-tls-ecdhe-mlkem-00.html — so quantum-safe 🙂”

CipherStash Website: https://cipherstash.com/

Dan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddraper/