AISA QLD Branch Meeting | 29 September 2026
Australian Information Security Association (AISA)
About this session
AISA QLD Branch meeting featuring a session on post-quantum security with two speakers presenting complementary perspectives: Professor Craig Costello (QUT) covering technical foundations and Jamie Gillespie (ATO Cyber Security Director) focusing on organisational readiness. Topics include quantum threat assessment, cryptographic inventory, practical transition to post-quantum cryptography, and government/critical infrastructure initiatives.
Key Topics
What is quantum security and why it matters; how real and urgent is the quantum threat; harvest now, decrypt later implications; identifying cryptography usage; technical transition to PQC; PKI, DNS, certificates, cryptographic discovery and crypto-agility; organisational preparation and exposure reduction; government and critical infrastructure initiatives.
Agenda
5:15pm–5:30pm Registration; 5:30pm–6:30pm Presentation; 6:30pm–7:30pm Networking and light refreshments
Cost
Free for AISA members; $115.50 (incl GST) for non-members
Registration
Members must be signed in to register. Registration ends 28 September 2026 at 5:00 PM AUSEST. Cancellations should be emailed to [email protected]