Technical Masterclass: When Quantum Comes, Can Cryptography Keep Us Safe?

Technical Masterclass: When Quantum Comes, Can Cryptography Keep Us Safe?

This virtual webinar is brought to you by Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster.

By Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster

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Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Join us for an exclusive virtual webinar featuring Will Collison, HSBC’s Global Head of Cryptography, as he explores one of the most vital and rapidly evolving fields in cyber security.

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Will is currently transforming the foundation of secure computing at one of the world’s largest banks. In this session, he will walk you through the basics of cryptography, what it is, why it matters, and how it protects everything from your emails to global financial systems.

But the real challenge lies ahead: Quantum computing.
Will explains why quantum computers pose a serious risk to current cryptographic systems and what the cybersecurity community must do to prepare.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Cryptography fundamentals: Why it’s at the heart of digital security
  • Real-world applications and examples from global banking
  • The quantum computing threat and its implications
  • What organisations must do to prepare for a post-quantum world

Who Should Attend:

  • Cybersecurity professionals
  • IT leaders and decision-makers
  • Developers and engineers
  • Students and educators interested in cybersecurity and emerging tech
  • Anyone curious about the future of digital security

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a leading voice in cyber security as we look ahead to the next frontier in digital defense.

Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster

The Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster is a professional network of cyber security practitioners and those with an interest in the industry, created as part of the UK Cyber Security Forum to help cyber security experts and organisations across the region to collaborate and build a stronger standard of cyber security as part of a knowledge exchange collective.

The cluster's role is to support, inspire, and work collaboratively with cyber security professionals to strengthen the regional cyber security ecosystem.

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Our events are intended for individuals aged 16 years and older.

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The Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster is a collaborative group of experts within the cybersecurity industry that are committed to sharing best practice, supporting regional practitioners, growing the cyber ecosystem and building a stronger standard of cybersecurity in our region.

Founded in 2015, the cluster has over 850 members and brings together  Cybersecurity Professionals, Cyber Security Solution Providers, Advisors, Governing bodies, Academia and Police. 

Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The topics are varied, but discussions are always topical and thought-provoking.

We welcome anyone with an interest and passion for cybersecurity.

FreeJul 23 · 5:00 AM PDT