Quantum Safe Networking Masterclass - Ann Arbor

In an era where quantum computing threatens traditional secure communications, this masterclass lays the theoretical foundation for understanding quantum-safe networks, equipping network security enthusiasts with essential concepts to address emerging cybersecurity challenges in the quantum era.

This masterclass explores how quantum computing reshapes network security, and offers a comprehensive understanding of cryptographic basics, key distribution methods, and defense strategies to protect enterprise networks in the quantum age.

The key component of a quantum-safe network will be presented along with blueprint solutions that can protect your network today and when quantum computers pose a security threat.

Learning Objectives:

After completing the course, students should be able to:

· Trust in the data as a pivotal ingredient in our digital economy

· Quantum 2.0: Explained

· Quantum Secure Economy (new phase of our digital economy)

· Crypto-agility, crypto-resiliency and multi-layered protection: defense-in-depth

· Illustrate the meaning of network security in the quantum era

· Introduce the quantum computing threat on traditional secure communications

· Explain the building blocks of cryptography: entropy, keys, and encryption

· Describe the main key distribution methods: Public Key Cryptography, Pre-Shared Keys, and Quantum-Key Distribution

· Describe how cryptosystems apply to telecommunication

· Introduce the Defense-in-Depth concept

Lunch will be served

Happy Hour to follow post class

Prerequisite: General knowledge of enterprise data networking and security / encryption technologies

Instructor:

Dan Bond - Senior Principal Product Manager, Quantum Safe Networks, Nokia

Dan Bond leads quantum security programs and key ecosystem partnerships for Nokia’s Network Infrastructure business. Dan drives strategic engagements with key organizations throughout the world who are working to advance quantum computing and address the security challenges presented from Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers (CRQCs).

A telecom industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, Dan has driven forward the future of communications infrastructure, holding product leadership roles in both Optical and Wireless networking with specializations in the areas of security, network automation, platform architecture and management systems. Dan’s work includes the successful introduction of several innovative new products in the Optical networking space, including Nokia’s WaveSuite automation platform and the 1830 Security Management Server, a key platform for quantum-safe networks. Dan is committed to ensuring the security of our critical digital infrastructure so we all can benefit from a safe, and flourishing quantum-enabled future.

Jean- Sebastian Pegon - ID-Quantique; Business Development, Technical and GTM Partnership, Sales and project implementation of Quantum-Safe Security solutions (Post Quantum Crypto - PQC, Quantum communication / QKD, QRNG)

Experienced Business Developer in Telecommunications with Start Up and Multinational experience in mobile and fixed network services contributing to the secure digital transformation of the economy. Flexible, creative, open-minded with a wide understanding of the customer experience, enterprise organization and its evolution, thanks to previous roles in engineering, operations, service management, product management and development, sales and marketing in an international environment over the past 20 years.

***Lunch will be served***

***Happy Hour to follow post class***

Lunch will be served

Happy Hour to follow post class

Quantum Safe Networking Masterclass- Ann Arbor