Cyber Pulse Podcast Episodes
Episode 15: An expert take on Automotive and Quantum computing with Simon Hartley (Available 10/16/2025)
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.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST (Click here to view a PDF of his bio and photo.)
Simon Hartley is a Cybersecurity Practice Lead at IBM Consulting, specializing in product security, connected vehicles, and automotive security. He supports clients in cybersecurity, quantum safety, and AI, delivering compelling products with trust, safety, and security. Simon is an advisor to the SAE and contributor to their cybersecurity books.
Previously, Simon worked with Quantinuum to quantum harden US critical infrastructure. He successfully introduced a mobile security platform with CIS Mobile after working with Apple and Samsung to harden their platforms for US Government needs. Simon was a co-founder of automotive startup RunSafe Security, VP at startup Kaprica Security, and held executive roles with HP, Red Hat, and Capgemini.
Simon is a CISSP, with a BS in Physics, MS in Law & Cybersecurity, MBA, and a Purdue doctoral candidate in cybersecurity.
