Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
A cryptographically relevant quantum computer is, at some point, going to emerge that can crack modern encryption. We don’t know when that day is coming, so it’s tempting to set this problem aside. On today’s sponsored episode, we talk about why ignoring Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) isn’t an effective strategy. Sponsor Cisco is here to make the case for why a thoughtful, practical, and active engagement with PQC now will leave you in a much better position later when a cryptographically relevant quantum computer rears its head. We also dig into why PQC is a network issue just as much as a security issue, how quantum computing affects classical cryptography, discuss practical steps for a PQC initiative, mull performance considerations for hardware and applications; and much more.
Our Cisco guests are Han Lee, Senior Product Manager, Switching; and Jay Sharma, Senior Leader, Product Management, Enterprise Networking.
Jay Sharma - linkedin.com/in/jayshar
Han Lee - linkedin.com/in/rleeh21
Quantum-Safe Computing - Cisco - cisco.com/site/us/en/about/trust-center/post-quantum-cryptography.html
Why full-stack post-quantum cryptography cannot wait - Cisco - blogs.cisco.com/networking/why-full-stack-post-quantum-cryptography-cannot-wait
Modernize your network for the AI era - Cisco - cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/networking/campus-branch-networking/index.html#tabs-9da71fbd27-item-1288c79d71-tab
Packet Protector is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
A cryptographically relevant quantum computer is, at some point, going to emerge that can crack modern encryption. We don’t know when that day is coming, so it’s tempting to set this problem aside. On today’s sponsored episode, we talk about why ignoring Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) isn’t an effective strategy. Sponsor Cisco is here to make the case for why a thoughtful, practical, and active engagement with PQC now will leave you in a much better position later when a cryptographically relevant quantum computer rears its head. We also dig into why PQC is a network issue just as much as a security issue, how quantum computing affects classical cryptography, discuss practical steps for a PQC initiative, mull performance considerations for hardware and applications; and much more.
Our Cisco guests are Han Lee, Senior Product Manager, Switching; and Jay Sharma, Senior Leader, Product Management, Enterprise Networking.
Jay Sharma - linkedin.com/in/jayshar
Han Lee - linkedin.com/in/rleeh21
Quantum-Safe Computing - Cisco - cisco.com/site/us/en/about/trust-center/post-quantum-cryptography.html
Why full-stack post-quantum cryptography cannot wait - Cisco - blogs.cisco.com/networking/why-full-stack-post-quantum-cryptography-cannot-wait
Modernize your network for the AI era - Cisco - cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/networking/campus-branch-networking/index.html#tabs-9da71fbd27-item-1288c79d71-tab
Packet Protector is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
