This session provides a practical roadmap for grid operators navigating the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Dr. Jones will move beyond theory to address the immediate operational and regulatory requirements facing the energy sector, including:<ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li>Vulnerability &amp; Compliance: Assessing PQC FIPS compliance via CAVP and third-party testing, and leveraging CIP-010 frameworks for end-of-life/service device management.</li><li>Operational Connectivity: Managing secure communications (VPNs) between utilities, RTOs, and transmission operators to prevent cryptographic drift across interconnected entities.</li><li>Expanded OT Scope: Specific security guidance for Nuclear, Smart Grid, and Natural Gas pipelines, including the critical interaction between non-BES functions and the Bulk Electric System (BES).</li><li>Implementation Governance: Navigating CIP-013 procurement contracts, funding, and the &#34;Cryptographic Debt&#34; associated with legacy assets that cannot transition.</li></ul>The presentation includes actionable strategies for hybrid compatibility, remote maintenance security, and network segmentation for both encrypted and unencrypted local control systems.

The Y2Q Transition: A Quantum-Ready Roadmap for Grid Operators