John Chirillo

John Chirillo is a Principal Security Consultant at Connection and a cybersecurity leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning security architecture, ethical hacking, managed security, risk, compliance, and emerging technologies. He holds numerous industry certifications, including CISSP, ISSAP, and CMMC Registered Practitioner, and has authored multiple books on cybersecurity and technology. John helps organizations translate complex security challenges into practical strategies that reduce risk and strengthen resilience. His current research and thought leadership focus on AI security, quantum readiness, offensive security, and preparing organizations for the next generation of cyber threats.

Where AI and Quantum Collide: One Preparedness Challenge, Two Security Timelines

October 27, 2026 | John Chirillo

AI and quantum computing are often treated as separate security conversations. AI belongs to today’s threat landscape, where attackers are already using automation to move faster, scale campaigns, and make…

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Who’s Actually on the Hook for Post-quantum Cryptography?

October 19, 2026 | John Chirillo

It’s easy to read the latest federal post-quantum cryptography requirements and assume they don’t apply to your organization. The language is aimed at federal agencies and the contractors that support…

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The Accelerating Adversary: Why Human-speed Security Can’t Keep Up

October 5, 2026 | John Chirillo

There was a time when cybersecurity teams could think of response as a sequence: detect an alert, investigate what happened, decide whether it mattered, and then contain the threat before…

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TechSperience Episode 149 – Black Hat 2026 Unpacked: The Trends Reshaping Cybersecurity

October 1, 2026 | John Chirillo

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving faster than ever, and Black Hat 2026 offered a front-row seat to the trends shaping the future of security. In this episode, host Kim Coombes…

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The Quantum Deadline Is Now Federal Policy

August 24, 2026 | John Chirillo

On June 22, 2026, the White House released Executive Order 14412, “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks,” accelerating post-quantum cryptography adoption across federal systems, government contractors, critical infrastructure, and…

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