2025/11/24 – News

Podcast: Cybersecurity in device-oriented R&D from regulations to quantum-safe solutions

Cybersecurity in R&D projects from regulations to quantum-safe solutions - a podcast with Jouni Flyktman, IQM Quantum Computers

EU regulations are tightening rapidly, and quantum computing will reshape cybersecurity’s foundations in the coming years. In device manufacturing, cybersecurity now requires a secure-by-design mindset, proper resourcing, and bold anticipation of the future. How can R&D teams prepare for these changes in time?

In the second episode of Softability’s R&D Tech Talk Suomi podcast, our guest Jouni Flyktman, VP Defense & Security Business at IQM Quantum Computers, shares his insights on how security requirements and quantum computing will impact product development. Softability’s Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Cyber Security, Kim Meyer, deepens the discussion from the perspective of device manufacturers. Katariina Sorkkila hosts the episode.

In this cybersecurity discussion, you will hear about:

  • Why cybersecurity is now a critical part of the entire product development lifecycle

  • How regulations are shaping the design and documentation of future products
  • How development work has succeeded in practice at IQM and in Kim’s customer project at ABB
  • How quantum computing relates to cybersecurity
  • How companies and R&D leadership should prepare for upcoming changes

There are already more than 20 billion connected devices in the world, and the number is growing rapidly. Finnish device manufacturers have strong product development expertise, and secure solutions can create significant global competitive advantage.

Listen on Spotify!

Podcast from R&D Leaders to R&D Leaders

Softability’s R&D Tech Talk Suomi podcast opens the door to demanding product development environments. In each episode, we discuss emerging technologies, the role of software development, and the solutions shaping the products of tomorrow with experienced R&D leaders and experts from industry-leading companies. The podcast is in Finnish.

In the first episode, Timo K. Koponen, Senior Director of SW Engineering at GE HealthCare, shared his insights on global product development trends and leadership together with Softability’s CEO Janne Repo. You can follow and listen to all episodes on Spotify.

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