QCAI ACADEMY
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QCAI Academy is a free, ten-lesson introduction to quantum computing, cryptography and post-quantum migration planning. Learn through plain-language examples and short knowledge checks.
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Why Quantum Computing Matters
What quantum computers are, and why security teams care.
3 minute lesson →Lesson 02What Is Cryptography?
The locks and keys that secure the digital world.
3 minute lesson →Lesson 03RSA, ECC, and AES Explained
The three algorithm names you'll see most often.
4 minute lesson →Lesson 04How Quantum Computers Threaten Cryptography
Shor, Grover, and which algorithms are actually at risk.
5 minute lesson →Lesson 05What Is Post-Quantum Cryptography?
New math that resists quantum attacks — on ordinary computers.
3 minute lesson →Lesson 06Harvest Now, Decrypt Later
Understand harvest-now, decrypt-later risk and why long-lived confidential data matters when planning a post-quantum migration.
3 minute lesson →Lesson 07Understanding NIST PQC Standards
ML-KEM, ML-DSA and SLH-DSA in plain English.
4 minute lesson →Lesson 08Discovering Quantum-Vulnerable Cryptography
Learn how cryptographic discovery tools support an inventory, what source-level observations can reveal, and where human review is needed.
4 minute lesson →Lesson 09Planning a Quantum-Safe Migration
Prioritize, go hybrid, and build cryptographic agility.
4 minute lesson →Lesson 10Your First Quantum Readiness Assessment
Put it all together in a simple first assessment.
5 minute lesson →