Q-LAB-314
Q-LAB-314 is the I-314 training and red team laboratory for post-quantum cryptography. It allows technical teams to study the underlying principles, use the NIST algorithms in practice, evaluate implementations and carry out controlled attack exercises in an isolated environment.
Practical, evidence-based training
The platform combines theory with hands-on work using the actual algorithms and libraries, and documents the evidence behind each security estimate.
Interactive mathematics
Interactive simulations explain lattices, noise and the Learning With Errors problem.
Production tools
Laboratories use current versions of OpenSSL and the reference libraries.
Documented evidence
Each security estimate is presented with its source and level of maturity, including cases in which models and measurements differ.
Platform modules
Threat and fundamentals
Introduction to Shor’s and Grover’s algorithms and to the harvest-now-decrypt-later threat, followed by six interactive simulations: CVP, lattices, noise, LWE, Module-LWE and K-PKE.
Security estimator
Estimation of attack costs for the ML-KEM-512, ML-KEM-768 and ML-KEM-1024 parameter sets, validated against the reference Lattice Estimator.
Practical laboratory
ML-DSA signatures, KEM encryption with AES-256-GCM, post-quantum X.509 certificates, hybrid TLS 1.3 (X25519MLKEM768), performance comparison with RSA and ECC, and integration examples.
Implementation assessment
Comparison of libraries against NIST ACVP test vectors and testing of input validation. I-314 research has identified libraries that accept malformed public keys that other libraries reject.
Controlled attack exercises
Capture-the-flag exercises based on published cryptanalysis, including nonce and seed misuse, timing side channels and weak hybrid constructions. Each exercise is completed with a flag, supporting evidence, root cause and mitigation.
Q-Day tabletop exercise
A facilitated session of 60 to 90 minutes for 6 to 12 executives, using Mosca’s theorem to prioritize the systems to be migrated.
Security estimates
Baseline classical security estimates for ML-KEM calculated within the platform, in bits. Participants can reproduce these figures in the simulation module.
| Model | ML-KEM-512 | ML-KEM-768 | ML-KEM-1024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core-SVP | 118.6 | 182.2 | 255.2 |
| Hybrid-dual (MATZOV model) | 139.7 | 196.4 | 262.3 |
Estimates are model outputs and do not constitute proofs of security. The platform shows each estimate with its source and level of maturity.
Target audience
The platform is delivered as a dedicated, isolated environment for each organization. Attack exercises are performed only on deliberately vulnerable test systems.
Cryptography and security engineers
Laboratories, implementation testing and red team exercises.
Architects and developers
Hybrid TLS, post-quantum certificates, performance and integration patterns.
CISOs and executives
Threat timelines, the Q-Day exercise and migration planning.
Post-quantum training programs
I-314 adapts the platform and the curriculum to each organization’s teams, sector and migration plan.