The world is moving to quantum-safe systems with new standards from US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and recommendations from Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). It is now time for the industry to take concrete steps to ensure post-quantum security and remain compliant with national and international guidelines.

This masterclass delivers a strategic, implementation-ready roadmap for senior cybersecurity and leaders and decision-makers. Designed to bridge academic breakthroughs with real-world deployment, it equips you to:

• Anticipate and mitigate quantum risks to core cybersecurity systems and operations.
• Align organisational strategy with global post-quantum security standards.
• Lead with confidence, ensuring resilience in the face of transformative technological change.

TOPICS COVERED:

Session 1: Background to Quantum Threat and Post-Quantum Cryptography

• Quantum threat to deployed cyber systems
• NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards
• NIST and ASD recommendations and timelines

Session 2: Transition to PQC: How

• Transitioning systems to PQC (with examples from TLS, VPN, etc)
• Risks and challenges
• Steps to create a transition plan

Session 3a: Software Tools to implement quantum-safe cyber infrastructures

• Secure and efficient PQ Implementation including available software tools
• PQ privacy-enhancing technologies and applications

Session 3b: Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Research and Development