This workshop equips legal counsel, compliance officers, and policy advisers with a structured understanding of the quantum security regulatory framework across NIST, ETSI, and national mandates.
The quantum security regulatory landscape is fragmenting. NIST finalised three post-quantum cryptography standards in August 2024 (FIPS 203, 204, 205) with a fourth (FIPS 206) in draft. ETSI has published quantum-safe cryptography migration strategies and QKD interoperability specifications through its ISG QSC and ISG QKD working groups. The US has issued binding migration mandates through NSM-10, requiring federal agencies to inventory cryptographic systems and submit migration plans. The UK NCSC has published phased PQC migration guidance aligned with GovAssure. The EU Cybersecurity Act is developing quantum readiness requirements through ENISA. These frameworks overlap, sometimes conflict, and carry different enforcement timelines.
This workshop provides a structured comparison of every major regulatory framework affecting quantum security compliance. Delegates learn which standards apply to their jurisdiction, where frameworks diverge on algorithm selection and hybrid key exchange, and how to build a compliance roadmap that satisfies multiple overlapping requirements. The session is designed for professionals who must advise boards and regulators on quantum security obligations rather than implement the cryptography themselves.
Full Day Workshop structure with scheduled breaks. Content is configurable to your organisation's regulatory jurisdiction, sector, and current compliance posture.
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| 1 | The Regulatory Trigger: Why Quantum Changes Compliance Obligations From theoretical risk to binding mandates | |
| 2 | NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards FIPS 203, 204, 205, and draft FIPS 206 in detail |
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| Break, after 50 min | ||
| 3 | ETSI Quantum-Safe Cryptography Standards European standards landscape and interoperability requirements |
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| 4 | Interactive Demonstration: Regulatory Gap Assessment Full-day format only |
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| Break, after 60 min | ||
| 5 | National Mandates and Sector-Specific Requirements US, UK, EU, and allied nation obligations |
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| 6 | Cross-Jurisdictional Compliance and Emerging Frameworks Navigating divergent requirements across regulatory boundaries |
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| 7 | Q&A and Compliance Roadmap Planning | |
Workshops are designed and delivered by QSECDEF in collaboration with sector specialists. All facilitators have direct experience in both quantum technologies and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Workshop design and delivery
QSECDEF brings world-leading expertise in post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing strategy, and defence-grade security assessment. Our advisory membership spans 600+ organisations and 1,200+ professionals working at the intersection of quantum technologies and critical infrastructure security.
Domain expertise and regulatory validation
Regulatory workshops are co-delivered with compliance specialists who have direct experience implementing NIST, ETSI, and national quantum security mandates. This ensures workshop content reflects current enforcement interpretation and practical compliance pathways.
Sessions are configured around your organisation's regulatory jurisdiction, sector requirements, and current compliance posture. Get in touch to discuss requirements and schedule a date.
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