In Episode 119, Patrick and Ciprian welcome back Garland Garris of Accenture Federal Services for an insightful conversation on what it takes to prepare for a post-quantum future.

The trio dives into the challenges of separating hype from reality in quantum computing, the urgent need to futureproof cryptographic systems, and how to build resilience through Zero Trust principles. Garland also shares strategies for raising awareness across industries, spotlighting the importance of education and clear communication as we transition toward Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

From Shor’s and Grover’s algorithms to actionable insights for today’s security leaders, this episode is all about navigating the now, while preparing for what’s next.

Garland Garris is Accenture Federal Services' Cyber Resilience Lead where he leads Quantum Computing, Quantum Security, Zero Trust and Cloud Security.  He has authored numerous reports on Quantum Security, most recently Crypto-agility: Preparing for Post Quantum Cryptography. Garris is a former cybersecurity senior leader with the FBI where he worked as a Computer Scientist and is one of the founders of the FBI’s Insider Threat Office.  He has 30 years of professional experience, 15 of which were served within national security agencies.