Forward Edge-AI Graduates Inaugural Isidore Quantum Certification Class

Insider Brief

• Forward Edge-AI graduated its inaugural Isidore Quantum Certification Class, marking a step in post-quantum cybersecurity workforce development tied to its FIPS 140-3–certified hardware platform tested across U.S. military branches and commercial partners.
• The program, delivered with the National Security Agency and Lumen, trained participants from South Korea and Japan in operational deployment, secure integration, and real-world implementation of post-quantum cryptography and AI-enabled cybersecurity systems.
• Graduates are certified to deploy and manage post-quantum security systems in mission-critical environments, supporting allied and partner nations as governments shift from policy planning to operational execution.

PRESS RELEASE — Forward Edge-AI, Inc., announced the graduation of its inaugural Isidore Quantum Certification Class, marking a milestone in international post-quantum cybersecurity readiness and workforce development. Forward Edge-AI is the company behind Isidore Quantum, the FIPS 140-3–certified hardware platform delivering the world’s first drop-in post-quantum cybersecurity solution successfully tested across air, land, sea, and space by the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Space Force, and major commercial partners such as Microsoft and Lumen.

The graduating class includes a strategic partner from WiseCube (South Korea) and two employees from Forward Edge-AI Japan. These participants are the only individuals from their respective countries to complete the Isidore Quantum certification to date.

The certification program was delivered jointly by Forward Edge-AI, the National Security Agency (NSA), and Lumen, and provided advanced instruction across post-quantum cryptography (PQC), cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The curriculum focused on operational deployment, secure integration, and real-world implementation of post-quantum systems.

“This certification reflects an operational standard, not a theoretical exercise,” said Eric Adolphe, Founder & CEO, Forward Edge-AI. “As nations move from policy to execution on post-quantum security, trained operators and trusted partners become the limiting factor. This program addresses that gap directly.” 

The Isidore Quantum certification program is designed to ensure that partners and operators can deploy, manage, and maintain post-quantum security systems in mission-critical environments. Graduates are trained on applied use cases spanning government, defense, and critical infrastructure, with an emphasis on interoperability, resilience, and compliance with emerging national security requirements.

“Before this program, I had no experience with PQC devices, but now I understand how they work and how we can protect our data and assets,” said Dongsoo Lah, an inaugural training recipient from Korea. “After this training, I feel confident explaining PQC to others and sharing this knowledge with my customers. It’s been a very valuable opportunity.”

The graduation underscores Forward Edge-AI’s broader commitment to enabling allied and partner nations with deployable, standards-aligned post-quantum capabilities, supported by hands-on training and operational validation.