Training Course Professional

Quantum Risk Assessment for Nuclear and Energy Facilities

Structured quantum risk assessment for nuclear and energy operators: safety systems, board governance, and upgrade prioritisation.

Half day (3 hours)

Certificate on completion

Enquire About This Course View Curriculum

Proud to recommend our expert members

Course Overview

For risk, security, and compliance teams at nuclear operators and energy infrastructure owners. Covers quantum threat modelling for safety-critical systems, NRC 10 CFR 73.54 and IAEA NSS-17-T compliance, consequence analysis for cryptographic failures in reactor protection and safety instrumented systems, and board-level governance for quantum risk.

Curriculum

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

#	Session	Topics
1	Quantum Threat Landscape for Nuclear and Energy Facilities Cryptanalytic timeline, harvest-now-decrypt-later, and safety system exposure	Cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) timeline estimates: lattice RSA-2048 break horizon and impact on nuclear facility planning cycles Harvest-now-decrypt-later (HNDL) threat to safety system telemetry, reactor instrumentation data, and classified design documentation Nation-state threat modelling for nuclear facilities: intelligence value of safety system parameters, fuel cycle data, and emergency response protocols
Break
2	Regulatory Framework and Compliance Obligations NRC, IAEA, and national regulatory requirements for quantum risk	NRC 10 CFR 73.54 (cyber security for nuclear facilities): current cryptographic requirements and implications of quantum-vulnerable algorithms in safety-related digital systems IAEA Nuclear Security Series NSS-17-T (computer security): integrating quantum threat assessment into existing nuclear security plans National variations: ONR (UK) security assessment principles, ASN (France) digital I&C guidance, and ENSI (Switzerland) requirements for nuclear cyber security
3	Risk Assessment Methodology for Safety-Critical Systems Structured quantum threat modelling for nuclear and energy infrastructure	Safety system cryptographic dependency mapping: identifying RSA/ECDSA/AES usage in reactor protection systems, safety instrumented systems (SIS), and emergency core cooling system (ECCS) digital controls Consequence analysis framework: classifying cryptographic failures by nuclear safety significance (safety-related, important-to-safety, non-safety) and regulatory notification thresholds Board-level governance model: integrating quantum risk into existing nuclear safety committee reporting, investment case preparation, and regulatory engagement strategy
Break
4	Discussion and Action Planning Prioritising quantum risk mitigation within existing nuclear safety programmes	Migration priority sequencing: which cryptographic dependencies in safety systems require immediate assessment and which can follow the standard asset lifecycle Vendor and supply chain engagement: incorporating PQC requirements into nuclear-qualified equipment procurement and digital I&C platform upgrades Regulatory engagement strategy: preparing for quantum-related regulatory queries and proactive engagement with NRC, IAEA, or national regulator on PQC transition plans

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.

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.

Enquire About This Course

Get in touch to discuss scheduling, group pricing, and how this course can be configured to your organisation's needs.

Training Courses Consulting Services Training

Quantum Risk Assessment for Nuclear and Energy Facilities

Course Overview

Curriculum

Designed and Delivered By

Quantum Security Defence

Enquire About This Course