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Securing C2 (Command and Control) Systems

PQC migration and quantum-safe architecture for command and control networks in defence operations.

Half day (3 hours)
Certificate on completion

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Entopya
Belden
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Arrise Innovations
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Triarii Research
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Course Overview

For C2 system architects and defence CISOs. Covers PQC migration for JADC2 architectures, SATCOM link protection, Link 16/22 authentication, crypto-agility in C2 message handling systems, and quantum-resilient key management for multi-domain operations.

Curriculum

Course content is structured into sessions below. Each session is configurable to your organisation's environment, threat model, and objectives.

# Session Topics
1 C2 Architecture and Quantum Vulnerability Where cryptography protects command and control
  • C2 message flow analysis: authentication, integrity, and confidentiality at each link
  • JADC2 connectivity model: multi-domain, multi-classification, multi-coalition cryptographic requirements
  • CNSA 2.0 implications for national security C2 systems: 2030 and 2035 migration deadlines
2 PQC for C2 Communications Algorithm selection and protocol integration
  • ML-KEM for C2 session establishment: parameter selection for different bandwidth constraints
  • ML-DSA for command authentication: signature size impact on C2 message throughput
  • SLH-DSA for long-lived C2 certificates: hash-based conservative security for root CAs
  • SATCOM and Link 16/22 specific integration challenges and protocol-level adaptations
Break
3 Crypto-Agility and Long-Term Resilience Designing C2 systems for algorithm transitions
  • Crypto-agility architecture: algorithm-negotiation protocols and pluggable cryptographic modules
  • Key management for multi-domain operations: pre-positioned keys, ephemeral exchange, and revocation
  • Testing methodology: C2 system PQC migration validation without disrupting operational capability
4 Discussion and Next Steps Planning your C2 PQC migration
  • Migration sequencing: which C2 links to migrate first based on HNDL exposure and criticality
  • Coalition coordination: NATO STANAG alignment and bilateral interoperability agreements for PQC

Designed and Delivered By

Training courses are designed and delivered by QSECDEF in collaboration with subject specialists. All instructors have direct experience in quantum technologies and security.

QD

Quantum Security Defence

Course design and delivery

QSECDEF brings expertise in post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing strategy, and defence-grade security assessment. Our membership spans 900+ organisations and 1,500+ professionals working at the intersection of quantum technologies and critical infrastructure security.

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