A structured programme for security architects and CISOs who need to move from awareness to execution on post-quantum cryptography. Covers how to build a cryptographic inventory, select algorithms from the NIST FIPS 203/204/205 suite, plan hybrid deployment, and produce a migration roadmap that aligns with CNSA 2.0 timelines and European regulatory requirements.
Most cyber defence organisations know they need to migrate to post-quantum cryptography. Few have started. The blockers are practical: no complete picture of where classical cryptography sits in the estate, no clear criteria for choosing between ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA, and no roadmap that accounts for hybrid deployment, regulatory deadlines, and operational constraints like classified network segmentation.
This workshop addresses each blocker directly. Participants build a cryptographic inventory using CBOM (Cryptographic Bill of Materials) methodology, work through algorithm selection for their specific protocol stack, and produce a phased migration roadmap calibrated to CNSA 2.0 milestones and applicable European/national regulatory timelines. The interactive demonstration uses a representative enterprise environment so delegates can see the full discovery-to-roadmap pipeline in action. Every participant leaves with a populated inventory template, a regulatory gap assessment for their jurisdiction, and a prioritised migration plan they can take back to their organisation.
Full Day Workshop structure with scheduled breaks. Content is configurable to your organisation's technical level, cryptographic estate, and regulatory jurisdiction.
| # | Session | Topics |
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| 1 | The Quantum Threat to Current Cryptography Why migration is urgent and how to quantify exposure | |
| 2 | NIST PQC Algorithm Standards FIPS 203, 204, 205, and draft 206: selection criteria for cyber defence |
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| Break, after 50 min | ||
| 3 | Cryptographic Inventory and Discovery Building a complete picture of your cryptographic estate |
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| 4 | Interactive Demonstration Facilitator-led cryptographic inventory and migration pipeline walkthrough |
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| Break, after 60 min | ||
| 5 | Hybrid Cryptographic Schemes and Transition Architecture Bridging classical and post-quantum cryptography during migration |
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| 6 | Regulatory Landscape and Migration Roadmap Multi-jurisdiction compliance for cyber defence organisations |
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| 7 | Q&A and Action Planning | |
Workshops are designed and delivered by QSECDEF in collaboration with sector specialists. All facilitators have direct experience in both quantum technologies and cyber defence systems.
Workshop design and delivery
QSECDEF brings world-leading expertise in post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing strategy, and defence-grade security assessment. Our advisory membership spans 600+ organisations and 1,200+ professionals working at the intersection of quantum technologies and critical infrastructure security.
Domain expertise and operational validation
Cyber Defence workshops are co-delivered with sector specialists who bring direct operational experience in cyber defence organisations. This ensures workshop content is grounded in regulatory, operational, and technical realities specific to the sector.
Sessions are configured around your organisation's cryptographic estate, regulatory jurisdiction, and operational constraints. Get in touch to discuss requirements and schedule a date.
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