Let’s Chat: Securing Digital Sovereignty in an Age of AI and Quantum

Joanna Murphy, the Director General of Security Management and Governance at Shared Services Canada explores how governments can embrace emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing while protecting digital sovereignty. She highlights the importance of strong governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks to ensure innovation remains secure and values-driven. The conversation also emphasizes the critical role of public sector employees in driving resilient digital transformation, encouraging measured risk-taking, cross-department collaboration, and a culture that enables experimentation. Looking ahead, she identifies AI and quantum computing as transformative forces that could fundamentally change how government delivers services—and how it protects critical digital infrastructure.