Course Objective
What this programme helps you achieve
A hands-on 1 day programme that builds practical, job-ready capability in this area. Delivered through guided walkthroughs, worked examples and reusable checklists you can apply immediately.
UnderstandBuild a clear, structured understanding of the core concepts, terminology and drivers behind this domain.
ApplyTranslate the framework into practical actions, controls and working methods you can use on real engagements.
AssessEvaluate current-state maturity, identify gaps and prioritise the improvements that reduce the most risk.
DeliverProduce the artefacts, evidence and reporting expected of a competent practitioner in this area.
Market Need
Why this matters now
Post-Quantum Cryptography and Crypto-Agility Foundation addresses a capability that organisations increasingly need but often lack in a structured, defensible form. Teams frequently rely on ad-hoc knowledge, scattered documents or vendor claims instead of a repeatable method.
This programme closes that gap. It gives participants a shared vocabulary, a practical method and a set of reusable artefacts so the organisation can operate this domain consistently rather than reactively.
◆
Framework alignment: NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography standardisation and crypto-agility.
What makes this programme useful
01
Practical Focus
Every module is grounded in real scenarios, walkthroughs and reusable checklists rather than theory alone.
02
Career Relevant
Skills map directly to in-demand roles and to how organisations actually operate this domain.
03
Structured Path
A logical progression from fundamentals to applied practice, with a clear takeaway toolkit.
Key Learning Areas
What participants will learn
The quantum threat to current cryptography
Symmetric vs asymmetric algorithm impact
NIST post-quantum cryptography standards
Harvest-now-decrypt-later risk
Cryptographic inventory and discovery
Crypto-agility principles and architecture
Migration planning and prioritisation
Building a PQC readiness roadmap
1 Day Agenda
Structured learning flow
09:00–10:15
Module 1 — The quantum threat to current cryptography
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering the quantum threat to current cryptography.
10:30–11:45
Module 2 — Symmetric vs asymmetric algorithm impact
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering symmetric vs asymmetric algorithm impact.
12:00–13:00
Module 3 — NIST post-quantum cryptography standards
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering nIST post-quantum cryptography standards.
14:00–15:15
Module 4 — Harvest-now-decrypt-later risk
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering harvest-now-decrypt-later risk.
15:30–16:30
Module 5 — Cryptographic inventory and discovery
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering cryptographic inventory and discovery.
16:30–17:00
Module 6 — Crypto-agility principles and architecture
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering crypto-agility principles and architecture.
09:00–10:00
Module 7 — Migration planning and prioritisation
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering migration planning and prioritisation.
10:15–11:30
Module 8 — Building a PQC readiness roadmap
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering building a PQC readiness roadmap.
Audience & Entry Level
Who should attend?
This programme is designed for professionals who work with, or are moving into, this area of cybersecurity, governance or technology.
CISO / Security LeadersBCP / DR TeamIT & OT EngineersRisk & GovernanceInfrastructure TeamSecurity ArchitectAudit & ComplianceTechnology Management
Recommended prerequisite
A general awareness of information security or IT concepts is helpful. No specific certification is required to attend.
Learning Outcome
What participants should be able to do after the course
- Confidently work with the quantum threat to current cryptography.
- Confidently work with symmetric vs asymmetric algorithm impact.
- Confidently work with nist post-quantum cryptography standards.
- Confidently work with harvest-now-decrypt-later risk.
- Confidently work with cryptographic inventory and discovery.