
Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense is your definitive guide to navigating the quantum era of cybersecurity. Hosted by experts from PQShield, a global leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), this podcast explores how industries can future-proof their defences against the imminent threat of quantum computing. Each episode brings you actionable insights, real-world case studies, and expert i... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | a year ago |
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Most conversations about post-quantum cryptography start with algorithms. Sarah McCarthy starts with people. As Quantum Readiness Program Lead at Citi, Sarah works in the realm of payments, compliance, and cryptographic change inside one of the world... more
Cybersecurity threats have evolved significantly from the early days of individual hackers experimenting independently. In their conversation at Mobile World Conference 2026, Geri Revay explains how cybercrime has matured into a structured and profit... more
Post-quantum cryptography migration is not primarily about choosing Kyber or ML-KEM. It is about whether your organization can rotate keys, abstract cryptography away from developers, and adapt under pressure. In this episode, Stefan Kölbl shares an ... more
Post-quantum cryptography is often framed as a future technical upgrade. Darren Bender challenges that framing and treats it as a legal exposure that already exists. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Darren introduces post-... more
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Really interesting to learn about Cloudflare’s approach. If you're overwhelmed on where to start with PQC this episode is a gem
A pod just for quantum cyber nerds like me :)
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Guarded, forward-looking insights into post-quantum cryptography, quantum-safe architectures, and practical security program management. Episodes feature deep dives from cryptographers, security engineers, and industry leaders on PQC adoption, key management hygiene, regulatory considerations, and real-world deployment challenges across sectors like finance, tech, and healthcare. Unique strengths include hands-on guidance for migrations, hybrid cryptography approaches, and the interplay between policy, standards, and engineering realities, making it valuable for CISOs, security architects, and technology decision-makers evaluating quantum-ready defenses.
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