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SUMMARY:Leveraging PKI in the Quantum Sovereign Stack
DESCRIPTION:The convergence of post-quantum cryptography\, sovereign techno
 logy strategies\, advanced AI\, and accelerating computing power is forcing
  companies and countries to rethink how trust infrastructure is built and g
 overned\, with an evolved PKI at the core. Encryption\, identity\, communic
 ations\, and computing are all being reinvented and PKI is as well.\n\nBy a
 rchitecting a Sovereign Quantum Stack that leverages PKI and vertically int
 egrates an architecture of trust that spans silicon\, enterprise systems\, 
 global communications\, and space-based infrastructure we can define the se
 curity and stability of the next generation of quantum infrastructure\, whi
 le future proofing industries and economies.\n\nThis talk walks through a n
 ational plan to architect a sovereign quantum stack\, and highlights the in
 tersection of today's PKI and the requirements for tomorrows'\, by highligh
 ting four of the most critical architectural layers:\n\n1. Silicon Trust La
 yer\nEvery secure system begins with hardware\, from this anchor point\, hi
 gher-level security guarantees such as secure boot\, encrypted communicatio
 ns\, and firmware validation can be established. Hardware roots of trust ge
 nerate cryptographic keys\, store them securely\, and perform sensitive cry
 ptographic operations inside protected environments. Hardware can also esta
 blish secure device identity for devices\, firmware\, and components as the
 y move through global manufacturing ecosystems.  \n\n2. Identity and Certif
 icate Layer\nAbove the silicon layer sits the infrastructure that transform
 s hardware trust into operational trust.  This layer includes public key in
 frastructure (PKI)\, certificate authorities\, and identity frameworks. The
 se systems extend trust established in hardware across enterprise systems\,
  cloud platforms\, and global communications networks. In the quantum era\,
  this layer must support cryptographic and enterprise agility to transition
  between cryptographic algorithms at pace.  \n\n3. Enterprise Infrastructur
 e Layer\nThe third layer of the Sovereign Quantum Stack is where trust beco
 mes operational inside real organizations\, as enterprises deploy encryptio
 n across applications\, cloud environments\, operational technology\, and c
 onnected devices. Linking the encryption that appears in operating systems\
 , software libraries\, network protocols\, cloud services\, and connected d
 evices starts with certificates and keys often distributed across thousands
  of systems.  Hybrid deployments combining classical and post-quantum crypt
 ography will likely persist for years\, making this adaptable enterprise la
 yer essential.\n\n4. Orbital Infrastructure Layer\nThe final layer of the S
 overeign Quantum Stack extends beyond the Earth’s surface\, as satellite 
 systems are becoming a critical part of global infrastructure. They provide
  communications\, PNT\,\, and encryption and data services across oceans\, 
 deserts\, and remote regions. Orbital infrastructure also provides resilien
 ce as terrestrial infrastructure can be disrupted through physical damage\,
  network interference\, or geopolitical pressure. As quantum technologies m
 ature\, space will become a critical platform for establishing and distribu
 ting cryptographic keys\, verifying identities\, and supporting the global 
 architecture of quantum infrastructure.\n\nPKI evolution\, extension\, and 
 integration will be critical to global success of the future of encryption 
 at scale-- and sovereign quantum stacks are this future.\n\nSpeakers: Tom P
 atterson
LOCATION:Red hall
CATEGORIES:Red hall
URL:https://pkic.org/events/2026/pqc-conference-amsterdam-nl/agenda/
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