Overview

This course will help you to specify quantum threats and take appropriate governance actions. Learners will be able to take a leading role in effecting the migration to quantum-safe digital infrastructures.

As quantum computing advances, traditional cryptographic systems face increasing vulnerabilities. How can we govern the transition to quantum safe digital infrastructures? This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the challenges and solutions for governance of the transition to quantum-safe digital infrastructures.  Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the transition toward secure digital infrastructures.

Participants will explore the fundamental principles of quantum computing and its implications for cryptographic security. The course addresses the key governance challenges posed by quantum threats, including the fragmentation of stakeholders, societal risks, and the lack of clear transition frameworks. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, learners will develop strategies to safeguard data in a post-quantum world.

A core focus of this course is the development of robust policies and institutional frameworks to manage the transition. Participants will engage with solution-driven approaches, including:

  • A societal risk assessment model to evaluate quantum-related threats.
  • A set of governance mechanisms to coordinate stakeholders effectively.
  • A stages-of-growth model to guide organizations through the quantum-safe transformation.

Designed for cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, and technology leaders, this course offers critical insights into quantum resilience, ensuring learners are prepared to lead the shift to quantum-safe cryptographic standards.

Additionally, this course draws from cutting-edge research conducted in the Netherlands through HAPKIDO (Hybrid Approach for quantum-safe Public Key Infrastructure Development for Organizations). This five-year initiative is dedicated to developing a structured roadmap for transitioning to quantum-safe Public Key Infrastructures (PKIs). Inspired by the Korean martial art Hapkido, which blends long-range and close-range techniques for adaptability, the project mirrors this philosophy in developing secure cryptographic infrastructures.

What You'll Learn

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Apply the HAPKIDO societal risk assessment method to identify and evaluate the risks quantum computing poses to digital security.
  • Analyze sector-specific risks in Banking, Government, and Telecoms, illustrating the potential impact of quantum threats.
  • Examine challenges to governance in quantum-safe transitions, addressing uncertainties, stakeholder coordination, and policy development.
  • Evaluate different governance mechanisms and their effectiveness in facilitating a secure and coordinated quantum transition.
  • Utilize the stage model for guiding organizations through the quantum-safe transition, from awareness to full implementation.

Details

Course Syllabus

Week 1: 

  • The societal impact of quantum computing - Introduction
  • The societal impact of quantum computing - a Societal Risk Assessment Method 
  • The societal impact of quantum computing - key insights from the application of the Societal Risk Assessment Method

Week 2: 

  • Difference between classical and quantum computers
  • Vulnerabilities of Public Key Infrastructures 
  • Governance measures for quantum readiness

Week 3:

  • Quantum-safe governance - Terms and Concepts
  • Boundary conditions and governance actions for quantum-safe transition

Week 4: 

  • Stage Models
  • Stage Models for quantum-safe transition
  • Organizational Readiness Assessment Tool/Quantum Safe Readiness Model

Week 5:

  • Quantum-safe governance – summary

Qualifications

Chartered Engineering Competences
All our online courses and programs have been matched to the competencies determined by KIVI’s Competence Structure, a common frame of reference for everyone, across all disciplines, levels and roles. 

These competences apply to this course:

  • A1: Extend your theoretical knowledge of new and advancing technologies.
  • B3: Manage implementation of design solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness.

Admission

This is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that runs on edX.

  • Starts: Apr 16, 2025
  • Free | Earn certificate for $139
  • Length: 5 weeks
  • Effort: 3 - 4 hours per week
  • Format: Online course

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