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Season 1 Episode 15

An expert take on Automotive and Quantum computing with Simon Hartley

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Published on October 15, 2025

Welcome to Cyber Pulse Episode 15

(Available 10/16/2025 on Spotify or Apple Podcast)

In this week’s episode of Cyber Pulse, host James Walsh sits down with Simon Hartley, Cybersecurity Practice Lead at IBM Consulting and a recognized authority in product security and connected vehicle technology. With a career spanning startups, government collaborations, and Fortune 500 leadership roles, Simon offers a unique perspective on the evolving cyber landscape.

James and Simon dive into his journey through cybersecurity, exploring his work on hardening mobile platforms for U.S. government use, co-founding innovative startups, and leading efforts to quantum-proof critical infrastructure. They discuss the future of automotive security, the real-world timeline for quantum computing, and what it means for national security. Simon also shares thoughtful, actionable advice for those looking to enter or advance in the cybersecurity field.

Whether you’re deep in the industry or just starting to explore it, this episode delivers sharp insights and forward-looking perspectives you won’t want to miss.

In our news Pulse we look at EDR-Freeze: New Attack Technique Puts Security Software Into a Coma.

About the Host: James Walsh

James Walsh is an information security expert with a strong background in Blue Team operations and computer networking. He also has a passion for penetration testing. A lifetime learner, he holds multiple industry certifications, including CompTIA’s Security+ and CySA+, Splunk, and CISA’s ICS 401v.

James also has years of instructional experience that has allowed him to easily pass on complex topics to people in other fields.

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