The Quantum Risk: Why Post-Quantum Cryptography is a Boardroom Priority Overview

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The IEEE North Saskatchewan Section Computer Chapter and Circuits and Systems, Signal Processing, Communications Joint Chapter is pleased to present an essential seminar on the future of global digital security by Elias Hassani.

The advent of quantum computing represents one of the most significant shifts in the history of digital security. While quantum supremacy offers revolutionary potential for optimization and discovery, it also creates an existential threat to the encryption standards—such as RSA and ECC—that currently protect the global economy.
 
This IEEE seminar moves beyond the technical "bits and bytes" to address the strategic and economic imperatives of transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
 
Key Discussion Points
  • The "Store Now, Decrypt Later" Threat: Understanding why your organization's sensitive data is at risk today from future quantum capabilities.
  • The Business Impact of Migration: Analyzing the costs of "crypto-agility" versus the high risks of legacy system failure.
  • Global Standardization Update: A look at the NIST PQC standards and how they will reshape compliance and regulatory landscapes.
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies: Practical steps for leadership to audit digital assets and prepare for a seamless quantum-resistant transition.
Why Attend?
Designed for technology leaders, security architects, and executive stakeholders, this session provides a roadmap for future-proofing your organization's data integrity. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the quantum timeline and the competitive advantage of becoming "Quantum-Ready."
 
Event Details
  • Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
  • Time: 5 pm - 6 pm
  • Location: Philae Room, The Galleria, 124 - 15 Innovation Blvd
  • Registration: Free - IEEE Members, $10 - Non-Members
  • Pizza and pop will be provided for attendees

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  • 124 - 15 Innovation Blvd
  • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • Canada
  • Building: The Galleria
  • Room Number: Philae Rom
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  • Starts 18 April 2026 05:30 PM UTC
  • Ends 07 May 2026 11:00 PM UTC
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  Speakers

Elias Hassani

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The Quantum Risk: Why Post-Quantum Cryptography is a Boardroom Priority Overview

Biography:

Elias Hassani Studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. He conducted multidisciplinary research under the supervision of three supervisors: Dr. Francis Bui (Electrical and Biomedical Engineering), Dr. Artur Sowa (Mathematics and Statistics), and Dr. Jonathan Norton (Neurosurgery). His research, titled "An Information Security System for Image Encryption Applications," focused on the engineering and security testing of a novel algorithm invented by Dr. Artur Sowa. This work has since been patented internationally and is the core idea behind a startup founded in Canada called "Noumerica Data Security". Currently, he serves as a Cybersecurity Instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), where he continues his research in post-quantum cryptography.

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