PP107: Why Now’s the Time to Prepare for a Post-Quantum World (Sponsored)
From Packet Protector by Packet Pushers
April 28, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 107
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of preparing for a future where quantum computers can break modern encryption.
A cryptographically relevant quantum computer is, at some point, going to emerge that can crack modern encryption. But we don’t know when, so it’s tempting to set this problem aside. On today’s sponsored episode, we talk about why ignoring Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) isn’t an effective strategy. Sponsor Cisco is here to make the case for ... Read more »
Topics covered
- quantum computing
- encryption
- cryptography
- technology
- business
Keywords
- quantum computer
- Post-Quantum Cryptography
- encryption
- cryptography
- Cisco
Sponsors
Cisco
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Post-Quantum Cryptography
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