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Quantum Defense Upskilling

Upskilling program building post-quantum cryptography awareness and foundational quantum threat skills for DoW personnel ahead of the quantum transition.

·KEY FACTS
TypeTraining
AudienceFor DoW Personnel
Sub-serviceWorkforce Upskilling & Readiness
CycleAnnual
Next deadlineSep 30, 2026
Office of recordCAEO · Deliver Workforce
·01 — What is Quantum Defense Upskilling?

A program built for the cyber mission.

Quantum Defense Upskilling is part of CAEO's portfolio. It connects participants to the resources, mentorship, and pathways needed to move forward in cyber.
·01

What you do

Engage with curriculum, mentorship, or service activities aligned to the program's mission.

·02

What you get

Funding, designation, training, or placement, depending on program type and stage.

·03

What it builds

A documented pathway toward DoW cyber roles or a stronger institutional cyber program.