In this episode, we cross-examine Andy Penn and Vikram Sharma, two leading voices at the intersection of cybersecurity and emerging technologies. You will know Andy well, the former CEO of Telstra, a current non-executive director at Coles, and chairman at Sharon AI.

Andy has played a significant role in shaping Australia's approach to cybersecurity, including chairing the Expert Advisory Board for Australia's 2020 and 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategies. Vikram is the founder of Quintessence Labs, Australia's first quantum company, which emerged from cutting-edge research at the ANU and applies quantum tech to real-world cybersecurity challenges. Vikram also won the 2025 Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation in Australia, one of Australia's highest honours for scientific achievement.

In this conversation, Andy and Vikram share their perspectives on the opportunities and risks presented by quantum, why organisations need to start preparing for its impact today, and they draw upon their extensive experience across business, government and tech. This episode provides a fascinating perspective on the opportunities and risks presented by Quantum, the growing convergence between Quantum, AI and cybersecurity, and why boards and business leaders should be thinking about Quantum resilience today. Thanks again for listening. This is Cross-Examining Andy Penn and Vikram Sharma. Here we go.