Certified Quantum Security Analyst (CQSA)

Certified Quantum Security Analyst (CQSA) Certification Program by Tonex equips professionals to understand and mitigate the disruptive impact of quantum computing on encryption, privacy, and digital trust. The program explains how emerging quantum capabilities threaten classical cryptography and what cybersecurity teams must do to stay ahead. Participants explore quantum algorithms, post quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution, and the design of quantum resistant architectures. Emphasis is placed on translating complex quantum concepts into practical security controls, governance frameworks, and migration roadmaps that can be applied in real organizations. By the end of the program, participants will be able to evaluate quantum risk to existing systems, design cybersecurity strategies that are resilient to future quantum attacks, and communicate these risks and solutions to stakeholders in clear, actionable terms.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of quantum computing and its implications for existing security models
• Analyze how quantum algorithms undermine current cryptographic schemes and key management approaches
• Evaluate and select post quantum cryptographic mechanisms suitable for different enterprise environments
• Design architectures that integrate quantum safe controls into networks, applications, and data protection strategies
• Interpret standards and regulatory expectations around quantum readiness and long term data confidentiality
• Develop migration roadmaps that align quantum security initiatives with business priorities and risk appetite
• Strengthen cybersecurity posture by integrating quantum risk management into enterprise security programs

Audience

• Cybersecurity Professionals
• Security and enterprise architects
• Cryptography and applied mathematics specialists
• Network and cloud security engineers
• Risk management and compliance officers
• Government, defense, and critical infrastructure analysts
• Technology leaders and CISOs planning quantum readiness

Program Modules

Module 1: Quantum Threat Landscape And Motivation

• Classical versus quantum computing fundamentals
• Quantum algorithms impacting modern cryptography
• Long term confidentiality and harvest now decrypt later
• Sector specific quantum risk in critical infrastructure
• Business drivers for early quantum readiness
• Strategic cybersecurity planning for quantum disruption

Module 2: Post Quantum Cryptography Design Principles

• Overview of post quantum cryptographic families
• Lattice based, code based, and hash based schemes
• Performance and implementation trade offs in PQC
• PQC key management and lifecycle considerations
• Interoperability with existing cryptographic infrastructures
• Migration patterns for PQC in enterprise environments

Module 3: Quantum Key Distribution Protocol Engineering

• Core concepts of quantum key distribution
• BB84 and related QKD protocol families
• QKD hardware, channels, and practical constraints
• Integration of QKD with classical key management
• Threats, attacks, and limitations of QKD deployments
• Designing hybrid QKD enabled cybersecurity architectures

Module 4: Quantum Safe Architecture And Networks

• Quantum resistant network and system segmentation
• Protecting data in transit and at rest from quantum threats
• Zero trust principles adapted to quantum aware security
• Secure integration with cloud and edge environments
• Monitoring and telemetry for quantum related anomalies
• Reference architectures for quantum safe cybersecurity

Module 5: Risk Governance And Compliance For Quantum

• Quantum risk identification and assessment methodologies
• Regulatory, standards, and policy drivers for quantum security
• Governance structures for quantum readiness programs
• Supply chain, vendor, and third party quantum risk
• Budgeting and prioritization for quantum security investments
• Board level reporting and stakeholder communication strategies

Module 6: Implementation Roadmap And Migration Strategies

• Readiness assessments and capability gap analysis
• Phased roadmaps for PQC and quantum safe adoption
• Change management and upskilling for cybersecurity teams
• Integration with incident response and business continuity plans
• Metrics and KPIs for quantum security progress tracking
• Case study driven playbooks for quantum resilient cybersecurity

Exam Domains

• Quantum Computing Threat Landscape
• Cryptographic Solutions for Quantum Security
• Quantum Key Distribution Protocols and Applications
• Security Risk Management in Quantum Environments
• Compliance and Regulatory Considerations for Quantum Readiness
• Implementation and Operations of Quantum Resistant Systems

Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of expert led lectures, interactive discussions, structured workshops, and guided group exercises focused on real world quantum security scenarios. Participants gain access to curated online resources, including readings, case studies, and practical tools that help translate theory into deployable cybersecurity controls. Sessions are designed to balance conceptual understanding with implementation focused insight so learners can directly apply quantum security knowledge to their organizational context.

Assessment and Certification
Participants are assessed through quizzes, short analytical assignments, and a capstone style final assessment that evaluates their ability to design and justify a quantum security strategy. Performance is measured on understanding of quantum threats, selection of post quantum controls, and the quality of proposed cybersecurity roadmaps. Upon successful completion of the assessments and meeting the passing criteria, participants receive the Certified Quantum Security Analyst (CQSA) Certification Program by Tonex credential.

Question Types

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Scenario based Questions

Passing Criteria
To pass the Certified Quantum Security Analyst (CQSA) Certification Program by Tonex exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.

Elevate your cybersecurity strategy for the quantum era by becoming a Certified Quantum Security Analyst with Tonex and position yourself as a trusted expert guiding your organization through the next wave of cryptographic and infrastructure change.