Webinar: Quantum-Safe Networking for Defense: Protecting Data in Transit Today

AIDN and Adtran are delighted to present our next Webinar: Quantum-Safe Networking for Defense: Protecting Data in Transit Today.

ABOUT ADTRAN

Adtran is a leading global provider of open networking and communications solutions, helping service providers, government and defence organisations, cloud operators, and enterprises build secure, scalable, and resilient networks. Its portfolio spans optical networking, fibre access, cloud connectivity, network automation, and security technologies, enabling the reliable delivery of voice, data, video, and internet services. With a focus on innovation, operational simplicity, and future-ready infrastructure, Adtran supports organisations in meeting evolving connectivity and cybersecurity challenges.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Quantum computing is turning "harvest now, decrypt later" into a real risk for defence and government networks, while the full migration to post-quantum cryptography will take years.

The session shows how Layer 1 optical encryption closes that gap today, protecting every bit on the fibre with quantum-safe encryption, without adding latency or reducing throughput.

Attendees will learn:

• Why the quantum threat is relevant now, and what regulators and standards bodies expect (NIST PQC standards, government PQC roadmaps)

• How Layer 1 (optical) encryption works and how it compares\relates to Layer 2/3/4.. encryption

• Post-quantum cryptography (ML-KEM) (and quickly QKD) in practice,

• What government-grade approval means in practice in other countries (e.g. BSI-approved 400G encryption for classified networks)

• Real-world deployments and practical first steps towards a quantum-safe network.

SPEAKERS

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm AEDT (10:30am-12:30pm ACDT | 10:00am-11:00pm AEST | 9:30am-10:30am ACST | 8:00am-9:00am AWST)

Venue: Online via WebEx*

RSVP: 5pm, 20th October 2026 AEDT

*A link to join the Webinar will be emailed to registered attendees within 24hrs of the start time.

COST

Members: Free

Non-Members: $25.00 incl GST + Humanitix Fees*

*Please note that all payments made through Humanitix will incur additional Fees. These fees are non-refundable.

*AIDN Members see your emails for the Access Code to unlock discounted tickets.

Please contact AIDN National events@aidn.org.au if you have any queries about this fantastic event. 

We look forward to seeing you online!

Kind Regards,

The AIDN National Team

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Please keep your microphone and camera switched off during the presentation.

• Type all questions into the dedicated chat facility.

• AIDN and the event host reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to decline or cancel any registration at any time. Attendance may be restricted to invited guests, members, stakeholders, and organisations that align with the host's internal attendance requirements, event objectives, and participation criteria. Registration does not guarantee attendance until confirmed by AIDN and the event host.

• These terms and conditions are subject to change, and we endeavour to advise you of these changes as soon as we can.

• By registering for this event, you understand and acknowledge that the webinar will be recorded, and any comments made via chat will also be included.