The Quantum Shift: Emerging Trends Cybersecurity Professionals Should Understand (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

ISC2 Singapore Chapter Session Overview

Introduction

The ISC2 Singapore Chapter invites you to participate in a pivotal session focused on the next major evolution in cybersecurity. As the industry approaches the quantum era, this session aims to move beyond the surface-level headlines and foster a discussion centered on strategic resilience and technical realities.

Overview

The rise of quantum technologies is beginning to reshape long-term cybersecurity strategy, but the conversation is often filled with hype, misconceptions, and uncertainty. This session explores the emerging quantum landscape through the lens of cybersecurity practitioners and technology leaders — focusing on what truly matters today, what is still evolving, and how organizations can realistically prepare.

The talk will briefly key developments including quantum computing, quantum-safe/quantum-resilient technologies, quantum machine learning and share practical challenges around the technologies, interoperability, standards and operational deployment.

This talk hopes to debunk misconceptions and keep cybersecurity leaders, engineers, architects, and decision-makers updated and whoever want to learn more about quantum and what it means to our work in cybersecurity.

Call to Action

Attend this session to acquire the necessary insights for advancing your organization from quantum awareness to quantum readiness. Together, we can build a quantum-safe future.

AGENDA

6:30PM - 7.00PM - Registration, light dinner & networking

7:00 PM – 7:05 PM - Welcome Speech by ISC2 Chapter President, Eric Wong.

7:06PM - 8:15PM - The Quantum Shift: Emerging Trends Cybersecurity Professionals Should Understand

8:15PM - 8:30PM - Q&A & Wrap-Up

About the Speaker

Cyril Tan

Designation: Quantum Security Architect, SpeQtral

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyril-tan-1328227/

Cyril has more than 22 years’ experience as cybersecurity professional, certified CISO (C|CISO), and holder of security certifications including CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, and ITIL. He currently serves as a quantum security architect at SpeQtral, a Singapore-based quantum communications company specialized in Space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technologies. Cyril is the lead architect for Singapore’s first quantum network, NQSN+, which has been operational for two years. He also spearheaded the QKD sandbox programe with MAS and Singaporean banks in 2025. Beyond QKD, Cyril is actively exploring quantum computing, various quantum modalities, and post-quantum cryptography.

In cybersecurity, Cyril has extensive R&D experience with technologies such as steganography, cryptography design, smart cards, cloud security, IoT security, OT security, product security, wireless penetration testing, and quantum key distribution. He is passionate about cybersecurity innovation and holds two patents as well as several product innovation awards including CES and Singapore Good Design.

Cyril also serves as an EXCO member of the ISC2 Singapore Chapter, the Cybersecurity Chapter, and the Quantum Special Interest Group under the Singapore Computer Society.

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This is a chapter professional development event thus 1.5 CPE hours will be available for your CPE submission. To facilitate submission of CPE points on your behalf by the local chapter - please identify yourself clearly with <ISC2 membership number> + your full name when you sign up or during registration onsite.

Notes:

1) As spaces are limited, if you cannot attend after registering, please cancel your registration or email info@isc2chapter.sg at least 2 business days before the event.

2) For ISC2 members residing in Singapore who are not yet members of our local Singapore Chapter, please sign up with us through our ISC2 Singapore Chapter website under "Membership-Join us"

- https://www.isc2chapter.sg/join-us

Membership Rates:
Professional Member: $50/year
Associate Member (Non-credential holders): $30/year
Student Member: $10/year

Partner Event: ISACA Singapore Chapter GTACS Conference 2026 (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The ISC2 Singapore Chapter is proud to support GTACS 2026: From Cyber Risk to Enterprise Resilience – Building Confidence in a Digital World, the flagship conference of the ISACA Singapore Chapter.

We warmly invite our members to be part of this premier event, a reflection of our shared commitment to advancing cybersecurity excellence and strengthening digital resilience across Singapore and the region.