{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Simply Secured","title":"AI Security Awareness and Quantum Computing: Insights from a Rising Cybersecurity Star","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5e4f14ba\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2081,"description":"Welcome back for Season 2! We kickoff with a graduating senior from Rensselaer Polytechnic University as she transitions from academic research to industry applications in the world of cybersecurity.\nIn this episode, we sit down with Shoshana Sugerman, to explore her journey from classroom to conference room. We delve into Shoshana's work on Grover's algorithm for quantum-enhanced threat detection and her experiences during a summer internship at Cisco.\nShoshana offers advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, emphasizing the importance of networking, asking questions, and embracing failures as learning opportunities.\nEpisode Links:\n- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshanasugerman/\nResources Mentioned in Interview:\n- ISC2 Congress Presentation to Brian & Shoshana’s presentation - https://www.isc2.org/Insights/2024/10/ISC2Congress-Generative-AI-for-Cybersecurity-Awareness-Training\n- Quantum Paper: https://news.rpi.edu/2025/03/03/rensselaer-cybersecurity-collaboratory-researchers-break-new-ground-quantum-security\n- Generative AI Article: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/generative-ai-security-training/\n- Computer Coach Generative AI: Cybersecurity Awareness Training: Benefits, Limitations, & Skills for the Workforce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7WqRrIPcYk\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction to Simply Secured Podcast\n00:34 Meet Shoshanna Sugarman\n02:46 Shoshanna's Journey into Cybersecurity\n05:17 AI and Security Awareness Training\n07:32 The Role of Human Oversight in AI\n13:27 Generative AI in Education\n16:14 Exploring Quantum Computing\n21:15 Internship Experience at Cisco\n25:32 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Students\n29:18 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts\n==========================================================\nConnect with your host: James R. McQuiggan:\nLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jmcquiggan\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesmcquiggancissp\nWebsite: https://jamesmcquiggan.com\nTikTok:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GOEChDV7CpJel03CU9YCfsEh8Wvm3iEoFG4SoN29eKE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lM2Fj/ZTE4NDUxODkxZDU5/YjQ0ODYzMTlhMzNj/YWJmZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}