The world is moving to quantum-safe systems with new standards from US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and recommendations from Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). It is now time for the industry to take concrete steps to ensure post-quantum security and remain compliant with national and international guidelines.

This free masterclass delivers a strategic, implementation-ready roadmap for senior cybersecurity and leaders and decision-makers. Designed to bridge academic breakthroughs with real-world deployment, it equips you to:

Anticipate and mitigate quantum risks to core cybersecurity systems and operations.
Align organisational strategy with global post-quantum security standards.
Lead with confidence, ensuring resilience in the face of transformative technological change.

TOPICS COVERED

Session 1: Background to Quantum Threat and Post-Quantum Cryptography

Quantum threat to deployed cyber systems
NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards
NIST and ASD recommendations and timelines

Session 2: Transition to PQC: How

Transitioning systems to PQC (with examples from TLS, VPN, etc)
Risks and challenges
Steps to create a transition plan

Session 3a: Software Tools to implement quantum-safe cyber infrastructures

Secure and efficient PQ Implementation including available software tools
PQ privacy-enhancing technologies and applications

Session 3b: Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Research and Development

Lunch and refreshments will be provided, with networking opportunities available after the event.

SPEAKERS

Prof Ron Steinfeld	Assoc Prof Amin Sakzad	Dr Muhammed Esgin
Ron is a Professor and Cybersecurity Group Lead at Monash University, specialising in cryptographic algorithm design, especially quantum-resistant cryptography. With over 25 years of research experience and multiple international awards, his foundational work underpins three NIST post-quantum cryptography standards published in 2024.	Amin is an Associate Professor and Director of Research in the Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity at Monash University, focusing on lattice applications in cryptography and wireless communications. His internationally funded work spans algebraic number theory, MIMO systems, and searchable encryption, and he has received multiple awards, including Monash and UK Higher Education Academy recognitions for teaching excellence.	Muhammed is a Senior Lecturer and cryptography expert at Monash University, specialising in quantum-safe and privacy-enhancing technologies. His research combines theoretical and practical approaches to develop efficient cryptographic algorithms for real-world use, earning major awards from Amazon, Google, the ARC, and Monash University.