Overview
Quantum computing may feel like tomorrow’s challenge, but the deadline to protect government systems is already approaching. This practical course cuts through the technical complexity of post-quantum cryptography and helps you turn policy guidance into action. Using public sector examples and the Australian Signals Directorate’s LATICE framework, you will identify vulnerable cryptography, prioritise risks, and build a clear transition plan for your organisation.
Register to gain the tools and confidence to start preparing now.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for public sector professionals who help protect critical systems, manage digital risk or plan technology transitions. It is especially relevant for:
Executive and technology leaders: Chief information security officers, chief information officers, heads of information and communications technology, and senior transformation leaders
Cyber security and infrastructure specialists: Cyber security leads, security architects, and cloud, platform, identity and public key infrastructure owners
Strategy, architecture and risk professionals: Enterprise architects, digital strategy leads, and governance and risk professionals
Programme and delivery leaders: Program directors, technology delivery leads, and professionals responsible for system transition planning
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Explain quantum computing, CRQC and “harvest now, decrypt later” for non-technical stakeholders
Connect PQC readiness to ASD Guidelines for cryptography and the 2026 / 2028 / 2030 transition milestones
Identify where traditional asymmetric cryptography may exist across IT, cloud, PKI, identity, TLS, VPNs, code signing, OT / SCADA, embedded systems, shared platforms and vendor-managed services
Conduct a scoped discovery exercise and draft a first-cut Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM) for one critical system or service
Assess long-lived data, system sensitivity, regulatory exposure, criticality and national infrastructure implications to prioritise transition activity
Build a prioritised PQC transition pathway using ASD’s LATICE framework, including procurement, vendor, supply-chain and crypto-agility actions
Translate PQC risk into decisions CIOs, CISOs, ICT infrastructure leaders, risk/governance teams and operational leaders can own, supported by a one-page transition plan and executive briefing
Online Training
Post-Quantum Cryptography for Government: From ASD Mandate to Action Plan
Session details
- Understand the organisational risks and responsibilities of post-quantum cryptography.
- Apply government guidance to assess readiness and plan your transition.
- Identify cryptography, vendor, and supply chain dependencies.
- Leave with practical tools and a clear action plan.
- Use ASD / cyber.gov.au guidance as the reference point for transition planning and decision-making
Some familiarity with topic is recommended
Meet Your Facilitator
Craig Costello
Professor, Queensland University of Technology
Professor Craig Costello is a cryptographer in the School of Computer Science at QUT, specialising in quantum-resistant encryption. For over a decade, his research has helped shape the global development of post-quantum cryptographic standards - the tools needed to secure systems against the coming wave of quantum-enabled threats. Before returning to QUT in 2025, he was a Principal Research Scientist at Microsoft Research in the USA, where he led work on deploying post-quantum cryptography into real-world protocols and systems. His mission now is to help Australian companies and government agencies navigate the cryptographic upgrade mandated by national policy and coming into force by 2030.
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Ends 27 Nov
$A 795
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$A 995
per person + tax $200 savingRegular
Ends 15 Feb
$A 1195
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