Organizational preparations for post-quantum computing - Quantum-Safe Workshop and Tabletop Exercise

Date and time: Nov 21, 2024, 10:30 am

Location: QNC 1201

Registration: TBD

Abstract: This interactive workshop will orient participants to the threats posed by quantum computing and organizational planning considerations to support migration to a quantum-safe environment. Participants will first be introduced to the broader cybersecurity threat context and the implications of quantum computing. Then, through a tabletop exercise, they will explore the associated risks, consider common organizational challenges and identify major planning considerations for migration to quantum-safe posture. There will be a debrief and participants will be offered the opportunity to reflect on and share their insights on the experience.

Instructor:

• Randy Purse, CD, PhD, CTDP. Randy is a veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) with 26+ years of service in operational, staff and training positions. During his service, he held many security roles, including communications security and information systems security officer. He was also engaged in the leading edge of cyber as the Staff Officer, Information Operations Plans. He retired from the RCN to a second career at the Communication Security Establishment / Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, where he led development of IT security training for the Federal Government and served as the Strategic Advisor for Cyber Security Training and Education. On retiring from the public service, he assumed the role of Director of Cybersecurity Standards at Technation and subsequently was promoted to Vice President, Future Workforce Development. Randy joined the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst in 2021 as the Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity Training and Education, where he focuses on designing and facilitating learning experiences for a variety of academic and professional audiences. For the past few years, Randy has concurrently been involved in Quantum-Safe Canada’s skills initiative as the lead researcher and consultant producing a workforce curriculum that helps organizations address quantum threats. A part-time cybersecurity professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, he also continues to research, write and consult on cybersecurity, workforce development and workplace learning.