Still tracking certificates in a spreadsheet? You’re not alone—and there’s a better way.

In this special episode from RSA 2025, Ron sits down with Michael Klieman, Global Vice President of Product Management for Digital Security Solutions at Entrust, to discuss how leading organizations are rethinking cryptographic security. From simplifying certificate management to preparing for a post-quantum future, this conversation covers real-world risks, surprising breach stories, and practical steps for bringing order to crypto chaos—without the stress.

Impactful Moments:

00:00 – Introduction

04:00 – Three major problems with crypto today

06:45 – Certificates often missing from inventories

08:30 – Managing EV charging infrastructure with spreadsheets

11:00 – The two biggest certificate-related risks

12:50 – Expired certs can tank brand trust

14:45 – Automation usually comes after spreadsheets

16:30 – Why quantum risk grows every year

18:15 – Start with a cryptographic inventory

20:30 – Nation-state threats and critical infrastructure

22:15 – AI could fast-track quantum breakthroughs

24:45 – Entrust’s new unified crypto security platform

26:35 – One question every CISO must answer in 2025

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