Breaking Silos: Resilience as a Cross-Functional Mandate

Episode notes

Post-quantum cryptography is often framed as a future technical upgrade. Carolina Polito approaches it as an organizational transition that is already underway. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Carolina explores how quantum readiness moves beyond awareness into execution. She begins by reframing how we think about technology itself. Systems are not neutral tools. They are shaped by societal decisions and, in turn, shape the institutions that rely on them. This perspective helps explain why quantum readiness cannot be confined to technical teams alone. The conversation then moves into operationalization. While most organizations recognize the quantum threat, translating that awareness into action remains a challenge. Carolina explains why attempting a complete inventory of cryptographic assets can slow progress and why prioritization is more effective. By focusing on high-value, long-lived, and exposed assets, organizations can begin building a practical migration strategy. Vendor ecosystems emerge as a central theme. Many cryptographic dependencies sit outside direct control, making vendor engagement critical.