EP 91: Three Years Until Your Encryption Stops Working

EP 91: Three Years Until Your Encryption Stops Working

August 18, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 92

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Cybersecurity experts warn about the urgency of updating encryption methods to protect critical infrastructure before a looming deadline.

At Black Hat USA 2026, cybersecurity experts issued a stark warning: we may have just three years to shore up the invisible web of keys and certificates that keeps power grids, billing systems, and critical infrastructure secure. Ellen Boehm of Keyfactor explains why the clock is ticking—and what must happen now with post-quantum cryptography.

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