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Overview

The Mastering Post-Quantum Cryptography course provides an in-depth understanding of how to secure systems and communications against the looming threat of quantum computing. As quantum computers advance, classical cryptographic methods will be vulnerable to breaches. This course equips professionals with the necessary skills to implement post-quantum cryptography solutions and safeguard digital infrastructure in the post-quantum era. You’ll explore the latest quantum-safe encryption algorithms, develop a strategy for transitioning to post-quantum security, and understand how to protect sensitive data against quantum attacks. This course is vital for organizations and individuals looking to future-proof their security frameworks in anticipation of quantum computing advancements.

What You’ll Learn:

Fundamentals of quantum computing and its impact on classical cryptography
Post-quantum cryptography algorithms (e.g., Lattice-based, Multivariate, Hash-based cryptography)
Transition strategies for adopting quantum-safe encryption
How to assess cryptographic risks and vulnerabilities in current systems
Implementing quantum-safe security measures across organizational infrastructure
Compliance and regulatory considerations for post-quantum cybersecurity

Course Objectives:

Understand the challenges quantum computing poses to existing cryptographic methods
Learn to evaluate and implement quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms
Develop a quantum-readiness plan to migrate from classical cryptography to post-quantum solutions
Gain hands-on experience in deploying post-quantum cryptographic systems
Stay informed about the latest research, standards, and industry trends in quantum-safe security

Outline

Intro

Attacks Against DLOG and Factoring

Shor’s Algorithm
NIST Competition

Lattices

Definitions
SVP, CVP, BDD
Good and Bad Basis
Babai Nearest Plane Algorithm
GGH Schemes and Attack Against Digital Signature Scheme
LWE
Regev’s Encryption Scheme
Key Exchange from LWE
Ring LWE
Module LWE and LWR
Frodo, Kyber, Saber
NTRU and NTRUPrime
SIS Problem, Hash Function, and Digital Signature from SIS
Falcon
Lyubashevskys’s ID Scheme
Dilithium
IBE and FHE

Codes

Error Correcting Codes in General
Goppa Codes, Decoding Algorithm
McEliece Cryptosystem, Cryptanalysis History
BIKE and HQC
Niederreiter Cryptosystem, Syndrome Decoding
Trapdoor One-Way Function
Digital Signature Scheme Wave
Rank Metric Codes and Cryptosystems

Isogenies

Crash Course on Isogenies and Elliptic Curves
CGL Hash Function and SIDH
Security of SIDH, SIKE
Group Actions, CSIDH, and Applications
SQISign (High-Level Discussion)

MQ Problem
Discussion about Its Hardness
Linearization, Gröbner Basis (High-Level Discussion)
Benchmarking Systems
Imai-Matsumoto, Hidden Field Equations
Variants of HFE
Oil and Vinegar Scheme, Kipnis-Shamir Attack, UOV
Rainbow and Cryptanalysis Results for Both UOV and Rainbow
ID Scheme and GeMSS

Other Candidates

Hash-Based Signatures (SPHINCS+)
MPC-in-the-Head Signatures (Picnic)

Side-Channel Attacks

Basic Attacks
Countermeasures Against Physical and Implementation Attacks

Requirements

Basic understanding of cryptography, encryption, and cybersecurity principles
Familiarity with network security and IT infrastructure
No prior knowledge of quantum computing is required, but it is helpful

Features

Hands-on labs for deploying post-quantum cryptographic systems
Latest insights into quantum-safe algorithms and their applications
Real-world case studies on the migration to post-quantum security
Course completion certificate

Target audiences

CISOs, IT managers, security professionals in financial and government sectors
Cryptography specialists, network engineers, and cybersecurity architects
Professionals involved in data security, encryption, and secure communication systems
Anyone interested in future-proofing organizational cybersecurity against quantum threats