"What set this event apart was the absence of slides, product pitches, or hidden agendas.
Instead, it was a gathering of local security leaders engaging in open discussions about our
pressing concerns and future challenges. We touched on post-quantum cryptography and the
urgency surrounding PQC readiness, but the conversation frequently returned to immediate
issues: AI governance, the risks and benefits of Agentic AI, and the foundational security
work that must be addressed before PQC can be realistically implemented. The consensus was
clear — understanding your current environment, including physical assets, software
inventories, and the existing use of cryptography, is essential to establish the baseline
that PQC requires."
John Routh
SR Director of Security — Architecture Assurance, Oracle
"After the very enjoyable and engaging evening I spent with ISARA and the group you put
together, I decided to accept a similar invitation from another vendor. Instead of a
pleasant discussion about serious issues, I was treated to a presentation and a sales
pitch. Like your event, they did have some excellent attendees, and I did get to meet them,
but we did not have a chance to engage with each other like we did at your dinner. It was
truly night and day.
I just thought you would like to know that you are way ahead of your peers."
Carl A. Picconatto, Ph.D.
Director, Emerging Technologies Innovation Center
The MITRE Corporation