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David Close, Chief Solutions Architect at Futurex, discusses the reality facing our digital world: quantum computing will soon break the encryption protecting everything from mobile banking to satellite communications. But here's the twist — hackers aren't waiting. They're harvesting encrypted data now, betting that quantum computers will eventually crack today's "unbreakable" codes in a strategy called "harvest now, decrypt later." David explains how NIST's new post-quantum cryptography standards are already being deployed by companies like Google and CloudFlare, why crypto agility is essential for future-proofing your security infrastructure, and how you can break into the exciting field of cryptography — even without a PhD in mathematics.

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Cybersecurity Salary Guide
3:06 - Meet David Close from Futurex
3:52 - David's journey from embedded systems to cryptography
5:05 - What Futurex does and 40 years of crypto innovation
6:39 - The role of Chief Solutions Architect
8:21 - Evolution of cryptography from payments to enterprise
10:13 - How David discovered his passion for cryptography
13:23 - Post-quantum cryptography explained
15:16 - Why quantum computers break current encryption
16:05 - The "harvest now, decrypt later" threat
18:19 - NIST's new quantum-resistant algorithms
20:02 - Real-world quantum threats to satellites and IP
22:43 - What organizations can do now
25:25 - Crypto agility and future-proofing systems
28:41 - Resources for staying current on cryptography
30:45 - Career paths in cryptography beyond algorithm development
32:18 - Getting started in cryptography careers
34:26 - The cryptography landscape in 15 years
37:34 - Regulatory enforcement of new crypto standards
39:43 - Best career advice: Finding the right vehicle
41:29 - David's current reading and recommendations
42:35 - Where to find David and Futurex online

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