ISC2 Seattle Monthly Chapter Meeting
Agenda
6:00 - Networking & pizza
6:30 - ISC2 Chapter announcements: introductions, upcoming events
6:45 - Harnessing Post-Quantum Cryptography for Cybersecurity in the Quantum Era. Anushka Khare
7:30 to 8:00 - Wrap up: questions, next meeting information
Location: In-person and Online
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Quantum computing is rapidly emerging as a disruptive force in cybersecurity, threatening the foundations of current cryptographic systems. This presentation delivers a concise, strategic overview of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and the critical need for organizations to prepare for the quantum threat landscape.
The session outlines how quantum computers could render widely used encryption methods—such as RSA and ECC—obsolete, exposing sensitive data across sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. It highlights the growing risk of attacks such as "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later," where encrypted data is captured today for decryption once quantum capabilities mature.
Attendees will be introduced to quantum-resistant algorithms, including MLKEM, MLDSA, and SLHDSA. The role of AI in detecting early anomalies and strengthening defenses against quantum-enabled attacks is also explored.With guidance from NIST and other international efforts already in progress, this presentation provides executives with clear, actionable insights for securing their organizations in a post-quantum world.
Bio:
Anushka Khare
Anushka Khare is a Product Manager at Microsoft, focused on advancing encryption and authentication technologies across cloud-native environments. She has led initiatives to modernize Kerberos and implement robust encryption strategies for Kubernetes, helping shape secure-by-default infrastructure for enterprise workloads.
Anushka earned her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Alberta in 2024 and will be pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity (Information Security) at Georgia Tech. Her work bridges deep technical understanding with product leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and user-conscious solutions.
