This briefing equips telecoms executives with the strategic framework to assess quantum security obligations under NIS2 and 3GPP, evaluate QKD as a new service line, and position their organisations competitively in the quantum transition.
Executive briefing for CEOs, CTOs, and strategy directors at mobile operators, fixed-line carriers, and satellite communications providers. Covers the telecoms quantum landscape across three pillars: security obligations (PQC migration for 5G-AKA, GTP tunnels, and SBA interfaces under NIS2 and 3GPP timelines), commercial opportunities (QKD as a managed security service and EuroQCI participation), and network operations applications (quantum and quantum-inspired optimisation for spectrum allocation and traffic engineering). Addresses investment prioritisation, competitive positioning against peer operators, and the cost of inaction.
Telecoms executives face a dual quantum agenda. On the obligation side, the NIS2 Directive designates telecoms operators as essential entities with explicit security obligations. 3GPP is incorporating PQC requirements into Release 19 and 20. National telecoms security frameworks (the UK Telecommunications Security Act, German TKG amendments, French ARCEP requirements) are adding quantum risk assessment to their compliance expectations. The harvest-now-decrypt-later threat to subscriber data and lawful intercept archives creates immediate risk even before cryptographically relevant quantum computers arrive. On the opportunity side, telecoms operators are uniquely positioned to offer QKD as a managed service. Metro and long-haul fibre networks can carry quantum key distribution alongside classical traffic. The European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) programme is procuring QKD network capacity from telecoms operators. Several major operators are already running quantum computing pilots for network optimisation. This briefing provides the strategic framework to prioritise across these investments, distinguishing compliance-driven spend from market-driven opportunity.
Deep Dive Session structure with scheduled breaks. Content is tailored to your operator type (MNO, fixed-line, satellite), regulatory jurisdiction, and strategic priorities.
| # | Session | Topics |
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| 1 | The Quantum Landscape for Telecommunications Three pillars: security obligations, network optimisation, and QKD communications | |
| 2 | Strategic Assessment: Obligations and Opportunities Where quantum creates compliance requirements and where it creates commercial value |
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| Break, after 60 min | ||
| 3 | Investment Prioritisation and Competitive Positioning Decision framework for board-level quantum strategy |
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| 4 | Discussion and Next Steps | |
Workshops are designed and delivered by QSECDEF in collaboration with sector specialists. All facilitators have direct experience in both quantum technologies and telecommunications 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
Telecommunications workshops are co-delivered with sector specialists who bring direct operational experience in telecommunications organisations. This ensures workshop content is grounded in regulatory, operational, and technical realities specific to the sector.
Sessions are tailored to your operator type, regulatory jurisdiction, and strategic priorities. Get in touch to discuss requirements and schedule a date.
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