Cybersecurity in the Quantum Age

Cybersecurity in the Quantum Age

Transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography — a practical short course to help you identify quantum-vulnerable systems and lead your organisation's transition to quantum-resistant security.

computer Format
Online
Self-paced
schedule Duration
~29 hours
Across 3 modules
payments Cost
$1,500
Full payment at registration
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Digital badge
Certificate of completion

Prepare your organisation for the post-quantum transition.

Quantum computing is set to transform cybersecurity. As emerging quantum technologies develop, many of today’s cryptographic systems will become vulnerable, creating new risks for organisations that rely on secure digital infrastructure.

This practical short course will help you understand the impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity, what post-quantum cryptography is, why the transition matters, and how to begin preparing your organisation for quantum-resistant security.

You will learn how to identify systems and applications that may be vulnerable to quantum attacks, understand the US NIST post-quantum cryptography standards recommended for industry use, and develop a transition plan that supports your organisation’s cyber resilience.

Designed for busy professionals, the course is delivered online and self-paced, with optional live masterclasses and consultation sessions.

This course is ideal if you want to:

  • Understand how quantum computing will affect current cryptographic systems.
  • Identify vulnerabilities in your organisation’s digital systems and applications.
  • Learn about NIST post-quantum cryptography standards and their practical use.
  • Support or lead a post-quantum cryptography transition process.
  • Build cyber resilience in sectors such as government, finance, health, communications, critical infrastructure, transport or commerce.
  • Strengthen your cybersecurity expertise in an emerging area of global importance.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify quantum vulnerabilities in your organisation

    Build the knowledge to recognise where existing systems, applications and cryptographic mechanisms may be exposed to future quantum computing attacks.

  • Understand post-quantum cryptography standards

    Explore the functionality, security and performance characteristics of the NIST post-quantum cryptography standards, including key algorithms recommended for industry transition.

  • Assess organisational risk

    Apply practical tools to conduct a self-guided application inventory and quantum vulnerability risk assessment in your own organisational context.

  • Plan a post-quantum transition

    Learn the steps involved in transitioning common systems to post-quantum cryptography and develop a practical transition plan for your organisation.

  • Build cyber resilience for the quantum age

    Gain the confidence to support strategic decision-making and help your organisation prepare for emerging quantum-related cybersecurity threats.

Course structure

Time commitment

The total estimated completion time is approximately 23 hours.

Learning is primarily asynchronous and self-paced and enrolled participants can begin their learning after the intake commencement date. Optional live masterclasses and consultation sessions are available, with up to 6 hours of optional additional contact time across the course. Dates and times of the optional live sessions will be announced on the learning platform.

Assessment

Assessment is designed to help you apply course concepts to real organisational contexts.

You will complete:

  • online quizzes for each module
  • written and hands-on assessments:
    • an organisational vulnerability risk assessment
    • a hands-on application of NIST PQC standards
    • a post-quantum cryptography transition plan

Digital badge

Upon successful completion of this short course, you will receive a digital badge with a link to a certificate of completion. If you complete the course assessments to a satisfactory standard, this will also be indicated in your badge and certificate.

You can share your digital badge with your professional network to demonstrate your capability in post-quantum cryptography transition planning.

Enrol now

Enrolments close: 10 January 2027

Next intake starts: 11 January 2027

Why Monash?

Expert guidance in post-quantum cryptography

This course is developed by the leading PQC experts from Monash University’s Faculty of Information Technology, Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity.

Based on training materials for participants from eligible organisations in Indo-Pacific countries, as part of the PQCIP Program funded by the US Dept of State, participants will learn from Monash expertise in post-quantum cryptography, cybersecurity and applied transition planning. The course content has been designed to support practical industry needs as organisations prepare for the quantum age.

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Interested in the course but not ready to enrol yet?

Register your interest to receive updates on the next intake at TPQC@monash.edu.