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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of Quantum Cryptography
- Security primitives derived from quantum mechanics
- Contrasting quantum and classical cryptographic assumptions
- Relevant use cases and the current threat landscape
Introducing Google Willow for Security Applications
- Overview of Willow’s architecture and capabilities
- Setting up a security-centric development environment
- Utilising Willow APIs for cryptographic tasks
Understanding Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Concepts
- BB84 protocol and associated methods
- Principles of photon-based key exchange
- Designing QKD experiments within Willow
Post-Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Resistance
- Standards and algorithms for quantum-safe security
- Managing hybrid quantum-classical keys
- Assessing algorithmic resilience via Willow simulations
Secure Communication Architectures Using Willow
- Building encrypted communication pipelines
- Workflows for quantum-enhanced authentication
- Embedding Willow components into enterprise systems
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Security in the Quantum Era
- Quantum vulnerabilities affecting blockchain algorithms
- Consensus mechanisms that are quantum-secure
- Testing quantum-resilient blockchain designs on Willow
Practical Quantum Security Implementations
- Rolling out prototype quantum-secure networks
- Tracking and analysing cryptographic performance
- Troubleshooting and optimising Willow-based security workflows
Advanced Applications and Future Trajectories
- Paradigms for next-generation quantum communication
- Emerging research trends in quantum cryptography
- Preparing for widespread quantum security adoption
Summary and Recommended Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of classical cryptography
- Proficiency in Python programming
- Acquaintance with core quantum computing principles
Target Audience
- Cybersecurity practitioners
- Cryptographers
- Blockchain specialists
