RSA Conference 2026: Views on quantum-safe migrations

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Quantum risk is no longer theoretical. Most organizations understand the “why.” The challenge now lies in execution. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Jo Lintzen speaks with Aisling Dawson, Senior Analyst at ABI Research, and Itan Barmes, Chief Strategy Officer at Qrypt Security. Together, they unpack what’s actually slowing down post-quantum migration today. From fragmented cryptographic inventories and unrealistic expectations of perfection to organizational misalignment and budget constraints, the barriers go far beyond technology. They also explore why ecosystem coordination is the hardest problem to solve, how regulation and vendor readiness are shaping progress, and why starting small is the only way forward.



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[00:00] Intro

[00:49] Meet Aisling Dawson: Analyst Perspective on RSA 2026

[01:19] RSA Trends: Agentic AI vs Missing Quantum Conversations

[02:17] Why Quantum Momentum Has Slowed Down

[04:48] Why In-Person Conversations Matter More Than Reports

[05:55] Cryptographic Inventory: First Step or False Start?

[07:39] The Limits of Dashboards and Defining Quantum Risk

[08:26] Why 100% Visibility Is Unrealistic (and Unnecessary)

[08:45] What is Cryptographic Posture Management (CPM)?

[10:02] Technical vs Organizational Challenges in Migration

[10:56] Why Quantum Is Not a One-Time Migration

[12:39] Metadata, Crypto Agility, and Future-Proofing Systems

[14:28] Regulation, Sovereignty, and Global Fragmentation

[16:38] Supply Chains, Vendor Trust, and Hardware Risks

[19:39] Regulation vs Innovation: What Actually Drives Change

[21:35] Vendor Incentives: Innovation vs Competitive Advantage

[22:56] The Biggest Challenge: Getting the Ecosystem in Sync

[24:29] Where Should Organizations Start?

[25:32] Making the Business Case for Quantum Migration



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