ISC2 Quantum Transition Task Force

The ISC2 Quantum Security Task Force will guide cybersecurity professionals on the migration to quantum-resistant cryptography and developing crypto agility.

Purpose

Cryptanalytically Relevant Quantum Computers (CQRC) - which threaten existing cryptographic algorithms - are estimated to be available in the next decade. Migrating to Post Quantum Cryptographic (PQC) technologies is complex and standards will continue to evolve. ISC2, the world’s leading cybersecurity professional organization, is delighted to announce the formation of a Task Force to advise on migration to quantum-resistant cryptography and developing crypto agility. Task Forces are a critical forum for our membership association: they provide expert advice and insights into the needs of cyber security professionals and communities worldwide. They also connect ISC2 with influential organizations, bodies, and institutions within governments and industry.

Responsibilities

The Task Force will discuss and make non-binding recommendations to ISC2 transition to quantum-resistant cryptography including:

  • Propose items of guidance, approaches and policy formulation
  • Develop and promote content for the benefit of cybersecurity professionals
  • Identify ways to improve or expand ISC2 training content
  • Identify potential partners within industry, government and academia to advance state of the art
  • Identify user groups and associations that ISC2 should consider for potential cooperation.
  • Represent ISC2 as a speaker and subject matter expert at public events.
  • Task Force members will also serve as the "eyes and ears" of ISC2 in their sphere of expertise to reflect comments, ideas, and enquiries from the information security profession.

ISC2 Membership Requirement

Preferred

Skills Required

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a cyber security professional
  • Post-graduate qualification in a related field, or
  • Direct experience in migration to quantum resistant-algorithms or other research or security initiatives related to quantum technology.
  • Passion to contribute to the development of good practice and ISC2’s mission to develop a safe and secure cyber world.
  • Ability to represent ISC2 at public events preferred.

Training

Orientation provided at the start of the term.

Time Requirement

We ask for an estimated five days of your time over 12 months, including quarterly meetings (virtual or face-to-face), document review and correspondence. Please note Task Force business will be conducted in English.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with position. If so, travel will be compensated for participation as an ISC2 speaker at in-country public events and attendance of in-person task force meetings.

Start/End Date

1 Apr 2025 - TBD

CPE Credit(s)

ISC2 members can earn 1 Group B CPE credit per 1 hour of service (task-force meetings, consultation and submissions), and 1 Group A CPE credit per 1 hour of preparation for a domain-related presentation.

CPE Submission Process

ISC2 submits on behalf of the task force members for attending meetings, speaking engagements and participation in projects.

Benefits

  1. Be involved in discussion, content development and promotion
  2. Public speaking opportunities
  3. Network and meet with peers
  4. Gain CPEs

Reference Materials

N/A

Contact

volunteer@isc2.org

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