The Long Game w/ Elijah Murray · 2025-06-24 · 49 min
In this episode of The Long Game , host Elijah Wood sits down with Sridhar Muppidi , CTO of IBM Security, to talk about the evolving landscape of AI threats, cybersecurity strategy, and quantum computing risks . With over 30 years at IBM and deep expertise in enterprise security, Sridhar shares what keeps him up at night - and what gives him hope. From AI-powered phishing attacks to malware agents with decision-making abilities , we dive into how attackers are using the same tools defenders rely on, and why crypto agility is the key to surviving what’s next. We also explore the future of quantum-safe encryption , the decline of ransomware, and how organizations can prepare for AI-driven cyber attacks before it’s too late. Topics Covered: • The rise of AI-powered phishing and why it’s growing 74% YoY • IBM’s strategy for proactive vs reactive cybersecurity • What “crypto agility” means in the post-quantum era • Real-world attack vectors: LIDAR hacks, prompt injection, poisoned models • How the dark web is evolving with generative AI • The urgent need for cross-industry collaboration in AI defense “Security today is too reactive.
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