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Validating the Quantum Supply Chain

Validation frameworks for quantum hardware and software supply chains in defence acquisition.

Half day (3 hours)
Certificate on completion

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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
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Viavi
Entrust
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Course Overview

For defence procurement and technology officers. Covers quantum vendor claim validation, TRL assessment frameworks, performance benchmarking methodology, procurement due diligence for quantum computing and sensing acquisitions, and red flag identification.

Curriculum

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

# Session Topics
1 The Quantum Vendor Landscape Credible players, overclaims, and red flags
  • Market segmentation: quantum computing, sensing, communications, and software vendors
  • Common overclaim patterns: qubit counts without error rates, advantage claims without peer review
  • Financial viability signals: funding rounds, burn rates, and revenue generation in quantum startups
2 Technical Evaluation Frameworks Metrics that matter for defence procurement
  • Quantum computing: gate fidelity, T1/T2 coherence, circuit volume, and quantum volume (with caveats)
  • Quantum sensing: sensitivity, bandwidth, SWaP, and field-versus-laboratory performance ratios
  • Quantum communications: key rate, distance, error rate, and security proof completeness
  • TRL mapping: specific evidence requirements for quantum technologies at each readiness level
Break
3 Procurement Due Diligence Process From technical assessment to acquisition decision
  • Structured vendor assessment: technical capability, team credentials, IP portfolio, and supply chain dependencies
  • Reference site evaluation: how to verify vendor performance claims against actual deployments
  • Risk assessment: single-source dependency, technology lock-in, and obsolescence planning for quantum acquisitions
4 Discussion and Framework Application Applying the assessment to your current pipeline
  • Working through a quantum vendor evaluation using the TRL framework on a representative example
  • Identifying the questions that separate credible vendors from overclaimed capabilities

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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