The Quantum Threat Is Real.
Are You Ready?
Quantum computers will break RSA and ECC. NIST has standardized the replacements. Most organizations are not ready. QuantumCTF trains cyber professionals to detect quantum-vulnerable cryptography, implement NIST PQC standards, and lead enterprise migration — through hands-on capture-the-flag challenges built for the real threat.
Why PQC Training Is Urgent
NIST PQC Standards Are Final
FIPS 203 (ML-KEM/Kyber), FIPS 204 (ML-DSA/Dilithium), and FIPS 205 (SPHINCS+) are published. The migration clock is running for every organization that uses RSA or ECC.
CNSA 2.0 Mandates Action
NSA CNSA 2.0 and CISA guidance require government and defense contractors to migrate by 2030. Most teams lack the in-house expertise to execute on these mandates.
Harvest Now, Decrypt Later
Nation-state adversaries are collecting encrypted traffic today to decrypt once quantum computers mature. Data protected by RSA or ECC is already at risk of future exposure.
What You Will Learn
Five progressive curriculum tiers delivered through scenario-based CTF challenges. Build skills that transfer directly to real-world PQC migration projects.
Tier 1 — Foundations
Understand why RSA and ECC break against quantum computers. Build the mathematical intuition behind lattice-based, hash-based, and code-based cryptography that underpins the NIST PQC standards.
Tier 2 — Threat Recognition
Spot quantum-vulnerable algorithms in production code, TLS configurations, certificate chains, SSH keys, and application dependencies. Build the crypto inventory skills your organization needs now.
Tier 3 — PQC Algorithms
Hands-on challenges with ML-KEM (FIPS 203), ML-DSA (FIPS 204), and SPHINCS+ (FIPS 205). Work directly with key encapsulation mechanisms, digital signature schemes, and parameter set selection.
Tier 4 — Secure Implementation
Validate PQC implementations against known attack vectors. Harden configurations, detect weak parameter choices, and audit third-party library integrations for subtle implementation flaws.
Tier 5 — Migration Planning
Design hybrid cryptographic schemes, build Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM), create enterprise migration roadmaps, and demonstrate CNSA 2.0 and CISA compliance readiness.
Pricing
Individual Subscription
Continuous enrollment. Learn at your own pace with full access to all five curriculum tiers and new challenge releases every month.
- All 5 curriculum tiers
- Unlimited challenge attempts
- Progress tracking and certificates
- Monthly new challenge drops
- Community Discord access
Team Cohort
Structured training for security teams, government agencies, and defense contractors. Instructor-led pacing with team progress analytics.
- 5 to 50 seat cohorts
- Instructor-led scheduling
- Team leaderboards and analytics
- Custom scenario development
- Compliance reporting (CNSA 2.0)
- Dedicated support
Who This Is For
Security Engineers
Build the technical depth to implement PQC algorithms correctly and audit existing cryptographic systems for quantum vulnerabilities before adversaries exploit them.
Penetration Testers
Add quantum-vulnerability assessment to your methodology. Find weak cryptographic implementations before adversaries do and deliver higher-value engagements.
Gov and Defense Teams
Meet CNSA 2.0 training requirements and prepare your team to execute NSA-mandated PQC migration timelines with validated, hands-on skills.
Security Architects
Design quantum-resilient systems and lead enterprise migration. Learn hybrid schemes, CBOM generation, and PQC integration patterns at scale.
The Window to Act Is Now
Every day your organization runs RSA or ECC is another day of exposure. QuantumCTF gives your team the hands-on skills to fix it — at their own pace or through a structured cohort.