Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast – Episode 146: Demystify Quantum Computing

In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast from Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), cybersecurity experts Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler explain how quantum computers differ from traditional systems, what qubits are, and why post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is rapidly becoming a priority for enterprises, governments, and financial institutions. They explore how advances from major technology players such as Google signal accelerating progress and why organizations must prepare now for the potential disruption quantum computing could bring to modern encryption.

The discussion covers the “harvest now, decrypt later” threat, the concept of “Q-Day,” and what security leaders should be thinking about today to protect sensitive data in a post-quantum world.

Whether you’re a security practitioner, IT leader, or technology strategist, this episode delivers a clear, practical introduction to one of cybersecurity’s most transformative emerging challenges.