Module #1 Introduction to Quantum Cryptography Overview of quantum cryptography, its importance, and applications
Module #2 Classical Cryptography Refresher Review of classical cryptographic concepts, including encryption, decryption, and key exchange
Module #3 Quantum Computing Basics Introduction to quantum computing, qubits, and quantum gates
Module #4 Quantum Mechanics for Cryptography Key principles of quantum mechanics relevant to quantum cryptography, including superposition and entanglement
Module #5 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Fundamentals Introduction to QKD, including its principles, advantages, and limitations
Module #6 BB84 Protocol In-depth explanation of the BB84 protocol, including its theoretical foundations and practical implementations
Module #7 B92 Protocol In-depth explanation of the B92 protocol, including its theoretical foundations and practical implementations
Module #8 Ekert Protocol In-depth explanation of the Ekert protocol, including its theoretical foundations and practical implementations
Module #9 Quantum Error Correction Introduction to quantum error correction, including error correction codes and correction techniques
Module #10 Quantum Cryptography Systems Overview of different quantum cryptography systems, including photon-based and continuous-variable systems
Module #11 Secure Quantum Communication Networks Architecture and implementation of secure quantum communication networks
Module #12 Quantum Cryptography in Practice Real-world applications and case studies of quantum cryptography, including secure financial transactions and government communications
Module #13 Countermeasures Against Side-Channel Attacks Methods for mitigating side-channel attacks on quantum cryptography systems
Module #14 Quantum Cryptography and Classical Cryptography Comparison of quantum cryptography with classical cryptography, including strengths and weaknesses
Module #15 Key Management and Distribution Key management and distribution techniques for quantum cryptography systems
Module #16 Quantum Cryptography Standards and Regulations Overview of standards and regulations governing quantum cryptography, including ETSI and NIST guidelines
Module #17 Future Directions in Quantum Cryptography Current research and future directions in quantum cryptography, including advancements in QKD and beyond
Module #18 Quantum Cryptography and Post-Quantum Cryptography Relationship between quantum cryptography and post-quantum cryptography, including the impact of quantum computers on classical cryptography
Module #19 Implementation Challenges Practical challenges and limitations of implementing quantum cryptography systems
Module #20 Cybersecurity Risks and Threats Cybersecurity risks and threats associated with quantum cryptography systems
Module #21 Quantum Cryptography in the Cloud Quantum cryptography in cloud computing, including cloud-based QKD and secure cloud storage
Module #22 Quantum Cryptography for IoT Applications of quantum cryptography in the Internet of Things (IoT)
Module #23 Quantum Cryptography for 5G and 6G Role of quantum cryptography in securing 5G and 6G networks
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Quantum Cryptography career
