At Black Hat 2025, Doug White interviews Ted Shorter, CTO of Keyfactor, about the quantum revolution already knocking on cybersecurity’s door. They discuss the terrifying reality of quantum computing’s power to break RSA and ECC encryption—the very foundations of modern digital life. With 2030 set as the deadline for transitioning away from legacy crypto, organizations face a race against time.
Ted breaks down what "full crypto visibility" really means, why it’s crucial to map your cryptographic assets now, and how legacy tech—from robotic sawmills to outdated hospital gear—poses serious risks. The interview explores NIST's new post-quantum algorithms, global readiness efforts, and how Keyfactor’s acquisitions of InfoSec Global and Cipher Insights help companies start the quantum transition today—not tomorrow.
Don’t wait for the breach. Watch this and start your quantum strategy now.
If digital trust is the goal, cryptography is the foundation.
Segment Resources: http://www.keyfactor.com/digital-trust-digest-quantum-readiness https://www.keyfactor.com/press-releases/keyfactor-acquires-infosec-global-and-cipherinsights/
For more information about Keyfactor’s latest Digital Trust Digest, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/keyfactorbh
- 0:00 - Surviving Day One at Black Hat 2025
- 01:10 - Quantum Computing: Cool, Weird, and Terrifying
- 02:00 - How Quantum Threatens RSA & ECC Encryption
- 03:15 - NIST’s Post-Quantum Algorithm Progress
- 04:30 - Why 2030 Is the Critical Deadline
- 05:10 - Keyfactor’s Acquisitions & Quantum Strategy
- 06:20 - Legacy Tech and the Quantum Security Gap
- 07:15 - Full Crypto Visibility: What It Really Means
- 08:30 - Building Your Quantum Transition Plan
- 10:00 - Final Thoughts & Why the Time to Act Is Now
Ted Shorter is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder at Keyfactor. Responsible for Keyfactor’s Intellectual Property development efforts, Ted helps align Keyfactor’s focus with the changing security landscape, ensuring our clients understand the importance of crypto-agility.
Ted has worked in the security arena for over 25 years, in the fields of cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, authentication and authorization, and software vulnerability analysis. His past experience includes 10 years at the National Security Agency, a master’s degree in computer science from The Johns Hopkins University, and an active CISSP certification.
