Training Description
- International workshop focused on post-quantum cybersecurity readiness and migration
- Addresses quantum computing risks to current cryptographic systems
- Emphasizes crypto-agility, infrastructure resilience, and secure migration strategies
- Encourages interdisciplinary contributions from cryptography, cybersecurity, AI, and compliance
- Targets professionals in critical infrastructure, cloud, academia, and government sectors
PQ-ReadySec is the International Workshop on Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Readiness and Migration, held alongside the 21st International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security (ARES 2026) in Linköping, Sweden. This event brings together experts and practitioners to address the urgent need for quantum-safe security solutions as quantum computing advances threaten traditional cryptographic systems.
Understanding the Quantum Threat
Quantum computing poses significant risks to public-key cryptography, which forms the backbone of network security, digital identity, and critical infrastructure. As these threats become more imminent, organizations must prepare to transition to post-quantum cryptographic methods. PQ-ReadySec provides a platform for discussing the technical, operational, and strategic challenges associated with this transition.
Key Themes and Topics
The workshop covers a broad range of topics, including crypto-agility architectures, hybrid classical-post-quantum cryptography, and quantum-safe stack designs. Attendees will explore security orchestration, post-quantum PKI and digital identity, quantum threat modeling, and cyber resilience metrics. Additional discussions focus on securing critical infrastructure, cloud, IoT, and distributed systems, as well as incident response and automated vulnerability detection in post-quantum environments.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Audience
PQ-ReadySec encourages participation from a diverse audience, including cybersecurity professionals, cryptographers, risk managers, compliance officers, IT architects, researchers, and decision-makers. The event fosters collaboration across sectors such as critical infrastructure, cloud services, industrial systems, academia, and government. By bringing together varied perspectives, the workshop aims to advance the operationalization and adoption of quantum-safe security practices.
Strategic Importance and Outcomes
The workshop addresses the pressing need for organizations to achieve cybersecurity readiness in the quantum era. By focusing on migration strategies, infrastructure resilience, and compliance with emerging standards, PQ-ReadySec supports education, thought leadership, and community building. The event also provides opportunities for networking and partnership development among academic and industry participants.