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Quantum Computing & Post-Quantum Cryptography Training Course

Shows how quantum computing threatens RSA and elliptic-curve encryption and how to list vulnerable systems and plan migration to quantum-resistant algorithms.

ETDS · Emerging Technologies & Digital SecurityAll Levels#2754ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Sectors:Information Technology & CybersecurityCategories:Emerging Technologies & Digital Security

Course Overview

This course examines how quantum computing may affect current cryptographic systems and how organizations can prepare for post-quantum security. Participants learn to identify vulnerable cryptographic dependencies, assess long-term data confidentiality risks, and evaluate quantum-resistant algorithms for enterprise environments. The programme focuses on cryptographic risk assessment, post-quantum standards, algorithm migration, cryptographic agility, and implementation planning. Participants develop a practical roadmap for prioritizing systems, testing replacement algorithms, and managing the transition without compromising security or operational continuity.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the cybersecurity implications of quantum computing.
  • Assess the impact of Shor’s and Grover’s algorithms on cryptographic security.
  • Identify systems dependent on RSA, elliptic-curve cryptography, and other potentially vulnerable algorithms.
  • Explain the differences between quantum cryptography and post-quantum cryptography.
  • Evaluate standardized post-quantum algorithms and their intended uses.
  • Conduct a cryptographic inventory and identify critical dependencies.
  • Assess risks based on data sensitivity, confidentiality lifetime, and system criticality.
  • Develop migration priorities for quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions.
  • Evaluate hybrid cryptographic approaches and algorithm compatibility.
  • Establish governance and testing requirements for post-quantum migration.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for cybersecurity professionals, information security managers, cryptography specialists, network security engineers, enterprise architects, and IT infrastructure managers responsible for encryption, digital identity, secure communications, and information protection. It is particularly relevant to professionals in government, banking, financial services, oil and gas, industrial operations, and large enterprises that manage sensitive data or long-lived digital records. Basic knowledge of encryption, network security, or information security is recommended.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify cryptographic assets and systems requiring quantum-readiness assessment.
  • Explain the potential exposure of public-key encryption and digital signature systems.
  • Compare post-quantum algorithms by security purpose, performance, and implementation requirements.
  • Assess the risks associated with long-term confidentiality and encrypted data collected for possible future decryption.
  • Document cryptographic dependencies across applications, infrastructure, and third-party services.
  • Prioritize systems for migration based on risk and business impact.
  • Define requirements for cryptographic agility and algorithm replacement.
  • Develop a phased post-quantum migration plan with testing and validation criteria.

Course Outline

Day 1

Quantum Computing and Cryptographic Risk

  • Quantum computing fundamentals relevant to cybersecurity.
  • Qubits, superposition, entanglement, and quantum gates: operational concepts and security implications.
  • The role of quantum algorithms in cryptographic risk.
  • Shor’s algorithm and risks to RSA and elliptic-curve cryptography.
  • Grover’s algorithm and implications for symmetric-key security and brute-force search.
  • Distinguishing theoretical capabilities from current practical limitations.
  • Assessing the confidentiality lifetime of sensitive data.
  • Practical Exercise: Identify an organization’s critical data and systems that may face future quantum-related cryptographic risks.
Day 2

Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards and Algorithms

  • Post-quantum cryptography: purpose, scope, and deployment considerations.
  • Differences between post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution.
  • Lattice-based, hash-based, and code-based cryptographic approaches.
  • NIST-standardized algorithms: ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA.
  • Key encapsulation, digital signatures, and their respective use cases.
  • Comparing key sizes, signature sizes, performance, and interoperability.
  • Compatibility considerations for applications, protocols, and security infrastructure.
  • Practical Exercise: Match selected post-quantum algorithms to encryption, key establishment, and digital signature requirements.
Day 3

Cryptographic Inventory and Risk Assessment

  • Building an inventory of cryptographic algorithms, certificates, keys, libraries, and protocols.
  • Identifying dependencies on RSA, elliptic-curve cryptography, and other affected mechanisms.
  • Mapping cryptographic dependencies across applications, cloud services, networks, and legacy systems.
  • Assessing data sensitivity, retention periods, and confidentiality requirements.
  • Prioritizing systems according to criticality, exposure, and migration complexity.
  • Evaluating third-party products and supplier readiness.
  • Documenting risk findings, ownership, and remediation priorities.
  • Practical Exercise: Produce a cryptographic inventory and risk register for a representative enterprise environment.
Day 4

Migration Architecture and Implementation Planning

  • Designing cryptographic agility into applications and infrastructure.
  • Evaluating hybrid cryptographic approaches during transition.
  • Planning algorithm replacement across certificates, protocols, applications, and security libraries.
  • Assessing performance, compatibility, and interoperability requirements.
  • Developing test plans for functionality, security, and operational impact.
  • Managing legacy systems, vendor dependencies, and implementation constraints.
  • Planning phased deployment, rollback procedures, and business continuity safeguards.
  • Practical Exercise: Develop a prioritized migration plan with dependencies, testing criteria, implementation stages, and rollback requirements.
Day 5

Governance, Validation, and Quantum-Readiness Roadmap

  • Establishing accountability for cryptographic risk and migration decisions.
  • Integrating post-quantum readiness into cybersecurity governance and enterprise risk management.
  • Defining procurement requirements and security evaluation criteria for vendors.
  • Establishing standards for algorithm selection, implementation, and lifecycle management.
  • Defining indicators for migration progress, compatibility, and risk reduction.
  • Planning technical training and stakeholder communication.
  • Establishing a review process for updated standards and implementation guidance.
  • Final Workshop: Present a quantum-readiness roadmap covering cryptographic inventory, risk priorities, algorithm selection, migration phases, testing, governance, and implementation responsibilities.

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