In this episode, we dig into how Portland's biggest tech companies are rethinking cybersecurity — moving it from a back-office concern to a board-level priority that drives real business results. We look at why 74% of tech leaders are naming security their top focus heading into 2026, how automation is helping teams do more with less, and what quantum readiness actually looks like on the ground.

We also cover lessons from Portland's healthcare, fintech, and manufacturing sectors — including how cross-department collaboration stops threats from spiraling, and why the talent gap is pushing smart companies toward managed services and university partnerships.

Topics covered:

— Why cybersecurity now outranks even AI as a leadership priority

— The real cost of treating security as an afterthought

— How Portland companies are future-proofing for quantum threats

— Closing the talent gap through automation and upskilling — Practical takeaways any business can use, regardless of budget

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