Quantum Academy
The former Microsoft principal security architect and InfoWorld columnist now provides education and advisory services on quantum and post-quantum security
CHICAGO, October 8, 2026 – Roger A. Grimes, a computer security author and practitioner with over 39 years in the field, has joined Quantum Academy as a Senior Instructor. Grimes is the founder and principal consultant of Post-Quantum Defense, LLC, which provides education and advisory services on quantum and post-quantum security.
Grimes is part of Quantum Academy’s initial group of instructors. The Academy, which opened on October 2, 2026, trains and certifies professionals in post-quantum cryptography and quantum technologies.
Roger has written 18 books on cybersecurity, 4 of them on quantum/post-quantum preparation, and over 1650 articles. Roger has been speaking and writing on quantum/post-quantum for nearly 20 years and he is a member of 5 different post-quantum working groups. Roger’s latest book, released in September 2026, is Becoming Post-Quantum: Your Guide to Post-Quantum Project Success. Roger has been a cybersecurity instructor and exam writer for over 30 years, including at SANS, Microsoft, and Foundstone.
“Roger has spent close to four decades explaining security to the people who have to practice it, in books, columns and classrooms,” said Marin Ivezic, founder of Quantum Academy. “That is what a post-quantum instructor has to do well.”
Professionals can book live online sessions on the Quantum Academy schedule, and teams can request private training at training@quantumacademy.com.
About Quantum Academy
Quantum Academy trains and certifies professionals in post-quantum cryptography and quantum technologies. It opened on October 2, 2026, with 68 courses in six domains and 11 certifications in four tracks. Quantum Academy is an education and certification brand of Post-Quantum Institute, a Delaware corporation. quantumacademy.com/
Quantum Academy certifications are private, professional credentials issued by Post-Quantum Institute. They are not government-issued licenses, accredited academic degrees, or academic credit, and earning one does not guarantee employment, promotion, or any regulatory outcome. Quantum Academy programs are educational and informational only, and are not legal, compliance, or engineering advice.
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