Quantum computing and AI are no longer theoretical concepts for tomorrow—they’re shaping how organizations must secure their infrastructure today. In this episode of the podcast, Mark Manzano, General Manager of Cybersecurity at SandboxAQ, joins the conversation to share how his team is helping organizations confront some of the most urgent and complex cybersecurity shifts of our time.

SandboxAQ, a company spun out of Alphabet, operates at the intersection of quantum technology and artificial intelligence. Manzano highlights two immediate challenges that demand new approaches: the looming need for quantum-resistant cryptography and the unchecked proliferation of AI agents across enterprise systems.

Post-Quantum Migration and Cryptographic Agility

Manzano describes an industry-wide need for massive cryptographic migration in response to the quantum threat. But rather than treating it as a one-time fix, SandboxAQ promotes cryptographic agility—a framework that enables organizations to dynamically and automatically rotate credentials, replace algorithms, and manage certificates in real-time. Their approach replaces decades of static key management practices with a modern, policy-driven control plane. It’s not just about surviving the post-quantum era—it’s about staying ready for whatever comes next.

Taming the Complexity of AI Agents and Non-Human Identities

The second challenge is the surge of non-human identities—AI agents, machine workloads, and ephemeral cloud infrastructure. SandboxAQ’s platform provides continuous visibility and control over what software is running, who or what it communicates with, and whether it adheres to security policies. This approach helps teams move beyond manual, one-off audits to real-time monitoring, dramatically improving how organizations manage software supply chain risks.

Real Use Cases with Measurable Impact

Manzano shares practical examples of how SandboxAQ’s technology is being used in complex environments like large banks—where decades of M&A activity have created fragmented infrastructure. Their platform unifies cryptographic and identity management through a single pane of glass, helping security teams act faster with less friction. Another use case? Reducing vendor risk assessment from months to minutes, allowing security teams to assess software posture quickly and continuously.

Whether it’s quantum cryptography, AI risk, or identity control—this isn’t a vision for 2030. It’s a call to action for today.

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Guest:

Marc Manzano, General Manager of Cybersecurity at SandboxAQ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcmanzano/

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