While there are no quantum computers now in operation that threaten current security levels, Federal officials warned on Wednesday that agencies must act now to prepare for when that day comes – because there will be “no safety net” to fall back on. […]
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The majority of Federal agencies are still in the early stages of transitioning to post quantum cryptography (PQC), with only seven percent of agencies saying they have a formal PQC plan and project team in place, according to research out today by GDIT. […]
A bipartisan pair of senators is pushing the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide more information on its efforts to advance quantum sensing technology – something the senators note is necessary to protect U.S. national security and outpace potential threats from China. […]
The Commerce Department is pushing for increased financial resources and policy measures to bolster the U.S. quantum information science sector and the broader technology supply chain, said Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves on Monday. […]
The advent of quantum computing and sensors will change things “dramatically” for the Department of Defense (DoD) and “very soon,” said a top DoD tech official this week as he shared details about a new project focused on near-term quantum applications and provided updates on the Pentagon’s quantum priorities. […]
As Federal agencies begin their transition to quantum-resistant encryption, Federal officials on Thursday stressed that creating cryptographic agility – meaning the ability to operate agile systems where cryptography elements can be easily changed as needed – will become an even bigger technology issue than the coming changes in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) itself. […]
By Kaniah Konkoly-Thege, Chief Legal Counsel, SVP Government Relations at Quantinuum A lot has taken place in the quantum industry since the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced its selection of PQC algorithms for standardization in 2022. From technology to global policy, advancements are causing experts to predict a faster timeline to reaching fault-tolerant […]
The President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) announced during its quarterly meeting today that the group plans to study the government’s national preparedness for its transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). […]
By: Dr. Matthew McFadden, Vice President of Cyber, GDIT The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly with last week’s release of new post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These algorithms mark a critical step forward in preparing for the post-quantum era, providing a roadmap for agencies to begin their […]
The White House’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) issued a new report on Monday that offers policy recommendations for the U.S. government in order to advance international cooperation in quantum information science and technology (QIST). […]
The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) today unveiled its first set of three encryption algorithms designed to withstand cyberattacks from a quantum computer – noting that, after nearly a decade of research, they are ready for immediate use. […]
The National Science Foundation (NSF) on Friday announced its initial $5 million investment across five quantum pilot projects, taking the first steps toward creating the NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL). […]
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced legislation last week that aims to advance quantum research at the Department of Energy (DoE) by authorizing $2.5 billion in funding over the next five years. […]
A recent report from the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) finds that Federal agencies will need approximately $7.1 billion to transition their prioritized information systems to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) between 2025 and 2035. […]
National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Sethuraman Panchanathan said on Friday that the United States must act now to invest in AI and quantum technologies in order to maintain its global tech advantage. […]
By Dr. Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director of Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) There is a global race underway to lead in the critical and emerging technology (CET) area of quantum technologies. Nations are launching national initiatives and making significant investments of public funds in this area knowing that their economic and national security is at […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is gearing up to release its post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration roadmap soon, a top CISA official revealed Tuesday. […]
The Treasury Department issued a draft rule on Friday that would block U.S. private-sector investments in China that involve hot-button technologies including AI, quantum, and semiconductors. […]
Two top officials from the Pentagon’s Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science & Technology (OASD(S&T)) highlighted ways the Defense Department (DoD) is leading the charge on leveraging innovative technologies in the areas of quantum and biotech. […]
By Dr. James Matney, Vice President, Defense Strategy, GDIT Amid all of the (well-placed) excitement around artificial intelligence, quantum AI is an emerging field that combines the power of quantum computing with AI to create new and innovative solutions for an array of complex problems. Here’s why: Quantum computing is a method of solving complex problems […]
As Federal agencies are working to protect themselves from quantum-driven hacking, Federal experts on Thursday said that cybersecurity teams must be involved in the quantum computing conversation from the start – otherwise, the emerging technology will be a “disservice” to everyone. […]
Two leading government agencies are getting set to release their latest guidance for Federal officials on how to start securing critical data against potential cybersecurity threats posed by advances in quantum computing, officials said on May 30. […]
The U.S. government is continuing to invest in the advancement and implementation of critical and emerging technologies – such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum sciences – because they are key to both enabling economic prosperity and defending national security. […]
The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) launched the first solicitation under its new emerging technology portfolio on May 9, focusing the first lines of effort on quantum sensing tech and hypersonics. […]
A new bill introduced in the House and Senate is looking to designate a principal quantum advisor to the secretary of Defense to “supercharge” the Pentagon’s approach to quantum technology. […]
While practical employment of quantum computing remains out of reach for the time being, a National Security Agency (NSA) said this week that industry and government must work closely together to lay the groundwork for quantum capabilities to be easily adopted when the time comes for widescale deployment. […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released two preliminary draft practice guides “to share insights and findings to ease migration from current public-key cryptographic algorithms to soon-to-be standardized” post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms. […]
A White House official said Tuesday it’s critical that Federal agencies start testing quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms on their IT systems today to ensure critical networks aren’t accidentally shut down when the time comes to transition systems to post-quantum cryptography. […]
Energy Department’s (DoE) Chief Information Officer Ann Dunkin said today that DoE is driving innovation in quantum technologies and supercomputing, and highlighted some of the ways that those technologies will begin to positively impact the department’s mission in the future. […]
As the deadline for public input on the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) quantum standardization efforts approaches on Nov. 22, a NIST official said during the Nov. 15 Red Hat Government Symposium 2023 event in Washington, D.C. that the public can expect to see the finalized version of the guidelines in the first part of 2024. […]