In this episode, the Connection Security Center of Excellence team looks beyond today’s headlines to uncover the threats most people won’t hear about until it’s too late. The team dives into the emerging risks shaping the next era of cybersecurity—from the looming reality of Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) attacks, to the potential for identity collapse in a passwordless world, to the rise of autonomous AI agents as adversaries.
Rather than reacting to the news cycle, we explore what security leaders should be thinking about before the story breaks. If you want to understand the risks that are quietly forming on the horizon—and how they could redefine trust, identity, and digital resilience—this conversation is your early warning system.
Speakers:
John Chirillo, Principal Security Architect, Connection
Rob Di Girolamo, Senior Security Architect, Connection
Kimberlee Coombes, Security Solution Architect, Connection
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Challenges
01:27 Understanding Harvest Now, Decrypt Later
07:46 The Role of Identity in Security
14:08 The Rise of AI-driven Attackers
20:44 Planning for the Future of Cybersecurity
23:26 Mindset Shifts for Security Practitioners
