Quantum Security Awareness for Executives – Free Webcast Series

Applied Quantum SANS Course - Awareness

A recurring free executive briefing co-hosted by SANS Institute and Applied Quantum. Multiple sessions across time zones – attend the one that works for you.


About This Series

This complimentary webcast series is designed for security leaders who need a clear, no-nonsense understanding of the quantum threat — and what to do about it now. Co-hosted by SANS Institute and Applied Quantum, each session covers the same core content: what’s changing in the cryptographic landscape, why the migration to quantum-safe standards is far larger than most organizations expect, and what practical steps you can take today.

We run multiple sessions across different time zones so you can join the one that fits your schedule. Each session covers the same material — pick whichever works best for you.

Format: Free live webcast Duration: ~2 hours Cost: Free Organizer: Applied Quantum, co-hosted with SANS Institute


What You Will Learn

Each session gives security leaders:

  • A clear map of the quantum threat landscape, including how Harvest Now, Decrypt Later attacks put long-life data at risk immediately — before quantum computers even arrive.
  • A leadership-ready understanding of migration scope: cryptography is embedded across applications, infrastructure, vendors, devices, and identity systems — this is an enterprise-wide migration, not a single control change.
  • A concise view of what’s changing: algorithms, certificates, protocols, vendor roadmaps, and performance assumptions.
  • The compliance context: why demonstrable progress — inventories, roadmaps, vendor commitments, and pilot results — is increasingly expected now, not just by 2030/2035.
  • A preview of the hard parts: cryptographic discovery, legacy systems, third-party dependencies, and performance impacts.
  • A practical checklist of next steps to start building an organization-wide quantum readiness plan.
  • Common narrative and terminology that reduces friction between risk owners and implementers.

Why “Wait and See” Is No Longer a Strategy

This is an enterprise-wide cryptographic migration, not a single control. Crypto is embedded across applications, infrastructure, vendors, devices, and identity. The deadlines are only part of the story — the real challenge is inventory, dependency mapping, and coordinated change across teams and suppliers.

Attackers don’t need quantum computers to start. Harvest Now, Decrypt Later can put long-life data at risk immediately. Post-quantum changes can affect performance, interoperability, certificates, and operational processes, which means planning requires technical reality checks.

Regulators and stakeholders increasingly expect evidence of progress — not just awareness.


Who Should Attend

  • CISOs, CIOs, Heads of Security, Security Directors
  • Security architects and enterprise architects
  • GRC, risk, and compliance leaders who need a quantum-ready view of evidence and timelines
  • IAM, PKI, TLS, and VPN owners and the technical leaders who support them
  • Vendor assurance and procurement stakeholders involved in security requirements and roadmaps

Want to Go Deeper?

This free webcast provides awareness-level coverage. For a hands-on, full-day executive training course with labs, frameworks, and a boardroom-ready roadmap, see:

SEC529: Quantum Security Readiness for Executives → A one-day instructor-led course by SANS Institute, authored by Marin Ivezic & Dr. Kawin Boonyapredee. Includes hands-on labs (Q-Day Estimator, Quantum-Readiness Self-Assessment, Board Briefing Roadmap) and 6 CPEs.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same content every session? Yes. Each session covers the same core briefing. Choose the date and time zone that works best for you.

Can I attend more than one session? Of course – but the content is the same, so one session is sufficient.

Will there be a recording? Sessions are delivered live. Contact us if you’d like to discuss access to recorded material for your team.

Is this really free? Yes. No payment required. Register with your name and email and you’ll receive joining details.

I’d like to arrange a private session for my organization. Contact us — we regularly deliver tailored briefings and workshops for leadership teams.


No fluff. No jargon. Just the clarity and next steps security leaders need.

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