Neha Srivastava
With over 14 years of global experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, emerging tech, and financial services, Neha is a recognized leader shaping the future of secure digital infrastructure. As Vice President of Cybersecurity Products at J.P. Morgan Chase, she drives innovation in cryptographic systems and quantum-safe architectures that safeguard the next generation of financial technology.
Neha’s career journey includes leading roles at industry heavyweights like Deloitte, EY, Accenture, NVIDIA, Flagstar Bank, and Bank of America, spanning multiple countries and domains. Her work now centers on preparing for the quantum era with a strong focus on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), Quantum readiness, quantum-safe protocols, and the ethical, sustainable design of cryptographic systems that can withstand tomorrow’s computing power.
Beyond her corporate work, Neha actively advises startups, helping founders navigate the complex intersection of security, compliance, and product strategy. She’s passionate about making sure innovation in quantum and cryptography is not just cutting-edge, but responsible, resilient, and ready for real-world impact.
From securing today’s digital economy to building quantum-resilient systems for the future, Neha brings a visionary yet grounded perspective to cybersecurity one that’s deeply technical, future-facing, and driven by purpose.
Session
Quantum computing has sparked both excitement and alarm in the cybersecurity world and honestly, I’ve felt both. Between promises of solving problems previously thought impossible and fears of cracking RSA wide open, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s just well-dressed science fiction.
In this talk, I want to cut through the noise not from a purely academic standpoint, but from the perspective of someone who's actively working on quantum readiness in the fintech world. I’ve been navigating the hype, hope, and hard truths that come with trying to future-proof sensitive systems against a threat that’s not quite here… but definitely not imaginary.
We'll look at quantum computing from a high level without drowning in math and break down what's real vs. speculative. We'll cover which cryptographic algorithms are truly at risk, where post-quantum cryptography (PQC) comes into play, and how to think about timelines without spiraling into paranoia.
Whether you're in offensive security, defense, leadership, or just crypto-curious, this session will give you a clear picture of where things stand and how to start preparing without panicking (or overpaying a vendor with a quantum logo slapped on their pitch deck).