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Certificated professional courses and over 100 hours of expert lectures in quantum technologies. Written by leading researchers, delivered by practitioners, and accessible to teams at every level. No prior knowledge of Quantum Physics or Advanced AI required.

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Entopya
Belden
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Arrise Innovations
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DeepTech DAO
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Nokia
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Global Quantum Intelligence
Qrypto Cyber
Eclypses
Arqit
QuantBond
Krown
Applied Quantum
Quantum Bitcoin
Venari Security
QuStream
BHO Legal
Census
QSP
IONQ - ID Quantique
Patero
Entopya
Belden
Atlant3D
Zenith Studio
Qudef
Aries Partners
GQI
Upperside Conferences
Austrade
Arrise Innovations
CyberRST
Triarii Research
QSysteme
WizzWang
DeepTech DAO
Xyberteq
Viavi
Entrust
Qsentinel
Nokia
Gopher Security
Quside
QIZ
Global Quantum Intelligence
100+ Hours of lectures
5 Certificated courses
120 Expert lecturers
Global Online access, any time

Professional Certifications

All courses are certificated. On completion you receive a signed certificate for print and a digital badge for LinkedIn. Company subscriptions for teams are available under corporate membership.

Introductory Available Now

Introduction to Quantum Cyber Security

Certificated introductory course in quantum cybersecurity. No prior knowledge of quantum physics required. Covers the fundamentals of quantum threats, PQC, QKD, and practical security implications for enterprise teams.

4-5 hours Certificate

Written by Dr Michal Krelina

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Quantum Resilient Blockchain

Certificated course on quantum threats to blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency. Covers how quantum computing affects consensus mechanisms, digital signatures, and what needs to change to secure distributed ledger systems.

4-5 hours Certificate

Written by Dr Michal Krelina

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QRNG for Cybersecurity and Blockchain

Introduction to Quantum Random Number Generation and its role in cybersecurity and blockchain systems. No prior quantum physics knowledge required. Covers QRNG fundamentals, certification standards, and integration pathways.

4-5 hours Certificate

Written by Dr Jose Ramon Martinez Saavedra & David Worrall

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Deep Tech Community Building

Examines how quantum companies can embed community building within their marketing strategy. Designed for leaders and marketing teams in quantum technology seeking to engage clients and develop national or regional quantum community initiatives.

4 hours Certificate

Written by Dr Amara Graps

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Capital Strategy for Deep Tech Startups

Capital-raising strategies for deep-tech startups. Intended for founding teams and investors seeking to understand the specific dynamics of financing science-based companies from lab to market.

2 hours Certificate

Written by Maria Ksenia Witte

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Macro Strategic Cybersecurity

Advanced course on macro-level cybersecurity strategy by the former Director of BUCSIS and ex-GCHQ. Covers geopolitical cyber risk, national security frameworks, intelligence-led defence, and strategic decision-making for senior leaders.

Multi-session Certificate

Written by Professor Julian Richards

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Expert Lecture Library

Over 100 hours of expert lectures across QKD, QRNG, PQC, quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum AI. Delivered by leading practitioners and researchers from around the world.

Lectures are delivered weekly and recorded for the member archive. Each session runs approximately 20 minutes, covering a focused topic with Q&A. Topics span the full quantum technology stack from fundamental research to production deployment.

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Reviews for QSECDEF courses, events and certifications

  • Certified

    I am a big supporter of QSECDEF! I've invested in deepening my expertise with a professional certification in Quantum Security through QSECDEF, one of the most recognised international communities in this space — bringing together security leaders, engineers, academics, and policymakers from 40+ countries.

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    I am happy to share that I just qualified as Certified Quantum Business Professional. Thanks to Quantum Security Defence for the program’s contents quality and broad coverage.

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    Technology, Innovation and Business Leader

  • Course completed

    Successfully completed Level 1 Quantum Random Number Generation training. Exploring how quantum entropy enhances cryptographic strength was truly eye-opening. Training delivered by Quside, accredited by Quantum Security Defence.

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  • Certified

    This is so cool! I'm excited to share that I have earned my "Introduction to Quantum Cyber Security" credential from Quantum Security and Defence Ltd. I have joined the Quantum Security Defence organization as a member to continue developing my knowledge in this critical technology field as a cybersecurity professional. Learn, grow, secure!

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    Earned my Quantum Resilient Blockchain credential from Quantum Security Defence. This achievement strengthens my knowledge in Blockchain, Post-Quantum Cryptography, QKD and QRNG.

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    Obtained a new certification: Introduction to Quantum Cyber Security from Quantum Security Defence.

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  • Events

    What a turnout. Thank you to all the amazing guests and a massive thank you to the Quantum Security Defence team for making it all happen. Quantum security is gaining strong momentum! 🚀

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    Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard, CEO of Quantum Security Defence, speaking at the premiere edition of Hardware Forum in Łódź, Poland

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  • Events

    A very interesting online event about a causal analysis approach of the PQC Market. Quantum Security Defence will be present at the Q-Con and Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard will be speaking about PQC.

    Q-Con Quantum Conference

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  • Community

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  • Community

    An excellent initiative. Quantum education becomes especially valuable when it helps business leaders translate complex technology into practical decisions. For organisations, understanding post-quantum cryptography, assessing their current cryptographic exposure, prioritising migration, and planning implementation are essential steps toward quantum readiness. Bridging the gap between awareness and practical execution will be critical to accelerating responsible adoption.

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    I had such a great time talking here. Thanks again for having me!

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  • Community

    As the Quantum Boot Camp enters its final stage, my biggest takeaway comes down to a fundamental reality of enterprise infrastructure and how cryptographic migration is an operational execution challenge not simply a technical upgrade.

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  • Certified

    I obtained a new certification: Certified Quantum Business Professional from Quantum Security Defence. Trains business leaders how quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and global policies affect their organization.

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  • Events

    It could be a decision problem, majority agrees that quantum computers will eventually threaten today's encryption, but very few know where to start. Some time ago Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard's and Steve Vaile's Quantum Security Defense (Quantum Security Defence, QSECDEF Australia) caught my attention. Rather than building hardware or cryptography products, they're building a community and decision layer for the post-quantum transition. Today that community has more than 1,200 members across 600 organizations in 40 countries and helps security teams answer practical questions. Beyond training and expert briefings, they provide tools that help organizations assess cryptographic readiness and identify vulnerabilities before they become problems.

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