Welcome to "PrOTect It All," the podcast where we peel back the layers of cybersecurity to reveal the core strategies, challenges, and triumphs of protecting our digital and operational landscapes. We're thrilled to have you on board for an upcoming episode! Your insights and experiences are invaluable to our listeners who are eager to learn and engage with the leading minds in IT and OT security.
As we gear up to dive into conversation, please feel free to share any specific topics or stories you'd like to discuss. Our audience appreciates both the technical deep-dives and the high-level overviews, so bring your unique perspective, and let's make cybersecurity accessible and engaging together.
Thank you for joining us on this journey to foster a more secure future. We can't wait to hear your voice on the "PrOTect It All" podcast!
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Welcome to "PrOTect It All," the podcast where we peel back the layers of cybersecurity to reveal the core strategies, challenges, and triumphs of protecting our digital and operational landscapes. We're thrilled to have you on board for an upcoming episode! Your insights and experiences are invaluable to our listeners who are eager to learn and engage with the leading minds in IT and OT security.
As we gear up to dive into conversation, please feel free to share any specific topics or stories you'd like to discuss. Our audience appreciates both the technical deep-dives and the high-level overviews, so bring your unique perspective, and let's make cybersecurity accessible and engaging together.
Thank you for joining us on this journey to foster a more secure future. We can't wait to hear your voice on the "PrOTect It All" podcast!
AI, Quantum, and Cybersecurity: Protecting Critical Infrastructure in a Digital World
PrOTect It All
57 minutes 17 seconds
1 month ago
AI, Quantum, and Cybersecurity: Protecting Critical Infrastructure in a Digital World
In this episode, host Aaron Crow is joined by Kathryn Wang, Principal of Public Sector at SandboxAQ, for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about the critical role AI and quantum technology are playing in today's cybersecurity landscape.
Kathryn and Aaron break down complex concepts like quantum cryptography and the growing risks of deepfakes, data poisoning, and behavioral warfare - all with real-world examples that hit close to home. They dig into why cryptographic resilience is now more urgent than ever, how AI can both strengthen and threaten our defenses, and why your grandma shouldn’t be left in charge of her own data security.
From lessons learned in power plants and national defense to the nuances of protecting everything from nuclear codes to family recipes, this episode dives deep into how we can balance innovation with critical risk management.
Kathryn shares practical advice on securing the basics, educating your network, and making smart decisions about what truly needs to be connected to AI. Whether you’re an IT, OT, or cybersecurity professional—or just trying to keep ahead of the next cyber threat - this episode will arm you with insights, strategies, and a little bit of much-needed perspective. Tune in for a mix of expert knowledge, humor, and actionable takeaways to help you protect it all.
Key Moments:
04:02 "Securing Assets in Post-Quantum Era"
07:44 AI and Cybersecurity Concerns
12:26 "Full-Time Job: Crafting LLM Prompts"
15:28 AI Vulnerabilities Exploited at DEFCON
19:30 AI Data Poisoning Concerns
20:21 AI Vulnerability in Critical Infrastructure
23:45 Deepfake Threats and Cybersecurity Concerns
28:34 Question Everything: Trust, Verify, Repeat
33:20 "Digital Systems' Security Vulnerabilities"
35:12 Digital Awareness for Children
39:10 "Understanding Data Privacy Risks"
43:31 "Leveling Up: VCs Embrace Futurism"
45:16 AI-Powered Personalized Medicine
About the guest :
Kathryn Wang is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of leadership in the technology and security sectors, specializing in the fusion of cutting-edge innovations and cybersecurity strategies.
She currently serves as the Public Sector Principal at SandboxAQ, where she bridges advancements in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and data protection with the mission-critical needs of government agencies. Her work focuses on equipping these organizations with a zero-trust approach to securing sensitive systems against the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats.
During her 16-year tenure at Google and its incubator Area120, Kathryn drove global efforts to develop and implement Secure by Design principles in emerging technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI.
How to connect Kathryn :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-wang/
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PrOTect It All
Welcome to "PrOTect It All," the podcast where we peel back the layers of cybersecurity to reveal the core strategies, challenges, and triumphs of protecting our digital and operational landscapes. We're thrilled to have you on board for an upcoming episode! Your insights and experiences are invaluable to our listeners who are eager to learn and engage with the leading minds in IT and OT security.
As we gear up to dive into conversation, please feel free to share any specific topics or stories you'd like to discuss. Our audience appreciates both the technical deep-dives and the high-level overviews, so bring your unique perspective, and let's make cybersecurity accessible and engaging together.
Thank you for joining us on this journey to foster a more secure future. We can't wait to hear your voice on the "PrOTect It All" podcast!
