AI, Quantum, and Cybersecurity: Protecting Critical Infrastructure in a Digital World | Ep 73

Описание: AI and quantum technology are reshaping today’s cybersecurity—and the stakes have never been higher. In this episode, host Aaron Crow sits down with Kathryn Wang (Principal, Public Sector at SandboxAQ) to explore quantum cryptography, AI-driven threats, deepfakes, data poisoning, and more.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✅ Why post-quantum cryptography is urgent now

✅ How AI can both strengthen and weaken defenses

✅ Real-world lessons from power plants, defense, and big tech

✅ Practical steps to secure data, educate your network & manage risks

Kathryn also shares expert strategies on balancing innovation with resilience—and why not everything should be connected to AI. Whether you’re in IT, OT, or cybersecurity, or simply want to stay ahead of threats, this episode offers knowledge, humor, and actionable insights to help you protect it all.

📌 Chapters:
04:02 Securing Assets in the Post-Quantum Era
07:44 AI and Cybersecurity Concerns
12:26 Crafting LLM Prompts as a “Full-Time Job”
15:28 AI Vulnerabilities Exposed at DEFCON
19:30 AI Data Poisoning Threats
20:21 AI in Critical Infrastructure
23:45 Deepfake Threats
28:34 Trust, Verify, Repeat
33:20 Digital Systems’ Security Vulnerabilities
35:12 Digital Awareness for Children
39:10 Data Privacy Risks
43:31 VCs Embracing Futurism
45:16 AI-Powered Personalized Medicine

👤 About Kathryn Wang:
With 20+ years in tech and security, Kathryn Wang leads at SandboxAQ, focusing on post-quantum cryptography and zero-trust strategies for government agencies. She previously spent 16 years at Google and Area120, driving Secure by Design principles in emerging technologies including LLMs and Generative AI.

📲 Connect with Kathryn:
LinkedIn: /kathryn-wang

🌐 Connect with Aaron Crow:
Website: www.corvosec.com

LinkedIn: /aaronccrow

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