Introduction to Quantum Cryptography for IT & Security Professionals
With the rise of quantum computing, which threatens current encryption systems, quantum cryptography is seen as the future of secure communication, particularly for governments, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure. It offers unprecedented security based on the principles of quantum mechanics.
Traditional cryptographic methods, like RSA and ECC, rely on the difficulty of mathematical problems (such as factoring large numbers), which can potentially be broken by quantum computers. Quantum cryptography, particularly Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), provides security that is theoretically unbreakable.
This one-day intensive workshop provides IT and security professionals with a foundational understanding of quantum cryptography, its implications for cybersecurity, and how organizations can prepare for the quantum era. Participants will learn the principles of quantum mechanics relevant to cryptography, explore quantum-safe encryption techniques, and examine the potential impact of quantum computing on modern cryptographic protocols.
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Course objectives
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By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand the fundamentals of quantum cryptography and quantum computing. Recognize the risks quantum computing poses to current cryptographic systems. Gain insight into quantum key distribution (QKD) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Identify strategies for transitioning to quantum-safe security solutions. Be prepared to make informed decisions about quantum security in their organizations.
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Target audience
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• IT security professionals
• Network and system administrators
• Cybersecurity analysts
• Compliance and risk management officers
• Technology decision-makers
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Prerequisites
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Participants should have a basic understanding of classical cryptography concepts, computer networks, and general IT security principles. Familiarity with encryption standards such as RSA or AES is helpful but not mandatory. No prior knowledge of quantum physics is required.
Andy Malone
With a prestigious international career spanning 22 years, Andy Malone is not only a world class technology instructor and consultant. But is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and veteran conference speaker at such prestigious events as Microsoft Ignite, IT Pro / Dev Connections, and the Cybercrime Security Forum. In both his training’s and events at which he speaks, his passionate style of delivery, combined with a sense of fun has become his trademark and have won him great acclaim.
Andy is also a author of two fiction thrillers, The Seventh Day and Shadows Rising, you can visit Andy´s home page on andymalone.org or follow him on Twitter @andymalone.
Module 1 – Classical & Current Cryptography Refresher
- Cryptography Defined
- Classical Cryptography Standards Explained (Historical Perspective)
- Mechanical Cryptography
- Modern Cryptography
- Symmetric Key Cryptography
- Asymmetric Key Cryptography
- Hashing & More
Module 2 – Introduction to Quantum Computing & the Crypto Threat
- Quantum Computing Defined
- Quantum Computing Basics
- Bits vs QBits
- Superposition
- Entanglement
- Wave Particle Duality
- Making sense of Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle
- Probabilistic Nature
- Quantum Algorithms and Cryptographic Impact
- Implications of Quantum Cryptography
Module 3 – Quantum Cryptography Deep Dive
- Quantum Cryptography Defined
- Types of Quantum Cryptography
- Making sense of Shor’s Algorithm
- Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
- Managing Hybrid Solutions (QAES)
- Understanding Quantum Teleportation
- Benefits & Limitations of Quantum Cryptography
Module 4 – Post-Quantum Cryptography
- What is QKD and why is it important?
- BB84 and E91 QKD protocols explained
- Practical implementations and real-world applications of QKD
- Limitations and challenges of QKD adoption
- Planning for HNDL Attack Prevention
- Overview of NIST’s PQC standardization process
- Leading post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
- Lattice Models Explained
Module 5 – Security Implications and Future Trends
- The impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity
- Preparing IT infrastructures for a post-quantum world
- Quantum cryptography vs. classical cryptography: When to use what?
- Emerging trends in quantum security and research
Q&A and Wrap-Up
- Open discussion on challenges and opportunities & Next Steps
1. Hva koster kurset?
Prisen er 9 500 NOK.
2. Hvor lenge varer kurset?
Kurset er en 1-dags workshop, fra kl. 09:00 til 16:00.
3. Hvordan foregår kurset?
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Format: Instruktørledet workshop, tilgjengelig både fysisk og virtuelt.
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Innhold: Kombinerer teori, interaktiv diskusjon og praktiske eksempler på hvordan kvantedatabehandling påvirker moderne sikkerhet.
4. Hvem passer dette kurset for?
Kurset passer for fagpersoner som ønsker å forstå hvordan kvanteteknologi vil endre IT-sikkerhetslandskapet, inkludert:
- IT- og sikkerhetsansvarlige
- Nettverks- og systemadministratorer
- Cybersikkerhetsanalytikere
- Compliance- og risikostyringsansvarlige
- Teknologiledere og beslutningstakere
5. Hvilke forkunnskaper bør jeg ha?
Det er ingen krav om avansert matematikk eller fysikk, men du bør ha:
- Grunnleggende forståelse av IT-sikkerhet og kryptering
- Kjennskap til moderne kryptografiske prinsipper (RSA, hashing, symmetrisk/asymmetrisk kryptering)
6. Hva lærer jeg i kurset?
Etter kurset vil du kunne:
- Forstå grunnleggende prinsipper innen kvantekryptografi og kvantedatabehandling
- Kjenne til hvordan kvantecomputere truer dagens krypteringsmetoder
- Utforske Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) og post-kvantekryptografi (PQC)
- Tolke NISTs standardiseringsarbeid og post-kvantealgoritmer
- Planlegge strategier for å gjøre virksomheten “quantum-safe”
- Identifisere når det er hensiktsmessig å bruke klassisk vs. kvantebasert kryptografi
7. Er dette kurset praktisk?
Ja – selv om fokuset er teoretisk forståelse, inneholder kurset praktiske demonstrasjoner og caser som viser hvordan kvantekryptografi og post-kvantealgoritmer brukes i praksis.
8. Hvem underviser?
Kurset holdes av Andy Malone (MVP) – en internasjonalt anerkjent ekspert innen IT-sikkerhet, Microsoft MVP, forfatter og foredragsholder ved blant annet Microsoft Ignite, LIVE360 og ESPC.
9. Gir kurset sertifisering eller eksamen?
Nei, dette er en faglig workshop uten eksamen. Deltakere mottar et kursbevis som dokumenterer gjennomført opplæring.
10. Hva slags materiell får jeg?
- Kurshefte med sammendrag av teori og nøkkelbegreper
- Lenker til relevante forskningsrapporter og ressurser innen kvantekryptografi
- Tilgang til presentasjonsmateriell og anbefalt videre lesning
11. Kan jeg delta digitalt eller bestille kurset for min organisasjon?
Ja – kurset tilbys både fysisk og virtuelt. Det kan også bestilles som et bedriftsinternt kurs med tilpasning til virksomhetens sikkerhetsstrategi.
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