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Quantum Security for the IT and Financial Industry
March 27, 2024 - March 28, 2024
As the financial landscape becomes increasingly digitized, the imperative for robust security measures has never been greater. The advent of quantum computing introduces both challenges and opportunities for the banking and financial sector. This workshop delves into the realm of “Quantum Security for IT and Financial Industry,” exploring the potential threats posed by quantum computing to traditional security protocols and the strategies that can be employed to fortify the IT & financial ecosystem against these challenges.
Workshop Objectives:
Understanding Quantum Threats: Explore the quantum algorithms and cryptographic vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise the security of banking and financial systems.
Quantum-Safe Cryptography: Delve into the development and implementation of quantum-resistant cryptographic techniques to safeguard sensitive financial transactions and data.
Risk Mitigation Strategies: Discuss proactive measures and risk mitigation strategies that financial institutions can adopt to prepare for the quantum computing era.
Quantum-Secure Infrastructure: Examine the requirements for building quantum-secure infrastructures, ensuring resilience against emerging quantum threats.
Industry Best Practices: Share insights into the best practices and emerging standards adopted by leading financial institutions to stay ahead in the quantum security landscape.
Workshop Schedule:
Day 1
| Time | Talk |
| 10.00 am – 10.40 am | Inaugural |
| 10.40 | Break |
| 11:00 | Keynote |
| 11:45 | Introduction to Quantum Technology,
-Introduction, quantum computing, quantum simulation, quantum communication, quantum sensing, and metrology. – current status, advancements, roadmap |
| 12:30 | Cybersecurity in the IT & Financial Industry
-Introduction to cyber security in IT, -Quantum Threats, Current security systems, Financial Cybersecurity, Data Security standards, Policies, IT security infrastructure |
| 1.15 | Lunch |
| 2:00 | Quantum Cryptography, algorithms – QTRNG, QKD
-Understanding QTRNG, QKD and its role in Security, reliability, Pros, and cons. |
| 2:45 | Understanding PQC – the current state
-PQC candidates, Solution implementation in S/W and H/W, Migration challenges in networks |
| 3.30 | break |
| 3.45 | QTRNG – Demonstrations
RNG generation, random testing |
| 5.00 | END |
Day 2
| 10.00 | Planning for Quantum Readiness
– Transitioning to post-quantum security – theory and exercise -Future advancements and standards |
| 11.00 | break |
| 11:15 | Quantum Resistant Solutions in the IT and Financial Industry – Industry Best Practices:
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| 12:00 | Quantum Immune Blockchain
-KNUCT – Applications – Demo |
| 12.45 | Access Quantum computing simulators and run algo’s
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| 1:15 | Lunch |
| 2:00 | Implementation of PQC algorithms in FPGA
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| 2.45 | System Level Security Considerations for PQC Implementations on Hardware |
| 3.30 | Break |
| 3.45 | Understanding Potential Loopholes in the post-quantum Era – theory and Exercise
Opportunities Quantum Computing – Provides for Banks and Financial Institutions |
| 4.30 | Clarifying doubts – Q&A |
| 5.00 | END |
Workshop Payment Details
INR 5,000 – Academia – Click here to pay
INR 8,000 – Industry – Click here to pay
INR 2,000 – Student – Click here to pay