Manufacturing supply chains depend on TLS-protected ERP integrations, EDI/AS2 message exchanges, and digitally signed firmware provenance records that all use cryptography vulnerable to quantum attack. This workshop maps those dependencies across multi-tier supplier networks and builds PQC migration plans that account for contractual, regulatory, and technical readiness gaps.
Addresses the quantum threat to supply chain cryptography, including encrypted communications between suppliers, ERP-to-ERP data exchanges, and digital twin integrity. Covers post-quantum cryptography migration priorities specific to manufacturing and industrial OT environments.
Supply chain cryptographic failure is not a single-point risk. When an ERP gateway's TLS session uses RSA-2048 key exchange, every purchase order, invoice, and design file transiting that connection is exposed to harvest-now-decrypt-later capture. When a digital twin synchronises component state over OPC UA with ECDSA P-256 certificates, the integrity of that twin degrades the moment those certificates become quantum-vulnerable. NIS2 Article 21 now explicitly requires supply chain security measures, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act extends product security obligations across the chain. Participants map their own supplier integration cryptography, classify partners by PQC readiness tier, and leave with a phased migration plan covering ERP gateways, SBOM signing infrastructure, and contractual language for embedding cryptographic requirements into supplier agreements.
Full Day Workshop structure with scheduled breaks. Content is configurable to your organisation's technical level and operational environment.
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| 1 | Quantum Threats to Manufacturing Supply Chains Where cryptographic failure breaks the chain of trust | |
| 2 | Cryptographic Exposure in Supply Chain Integration Protocol-level analysis of B2B data exchange |
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| Break, after 50 min | ||
| 3 | Regulatory and Contractual Obligations NIS2, CRA, and supply chain due diligence |
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| 4 | Interactive Demonstration Facilitator-led supply chain cryptographic audit |
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| Break, after 45 min | ||
| 5 | PQC Migration Strategy for Supply Chain Systems Sequencing migration across internal and supplier-facing infrastructure |
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| 6 | 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 manufacturing 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
Manufacturing workshops are co-delivered with sector specialists who bring direct operational experience in manufacturing organisations. This ensures workshop content is grounded in regulatory, operational, and technical realities specific to the sector.
Sessions are configured around your organisation's technical level, operational environment, and regulatory jurisdiction. Get in touch to discuss requirements and schedule a date.
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