Uncertain Quantum Future Presents ‘Existential Threat’ to US Military Missions, DOD Warns

Uncertain quantum future presents ‘existential threat’ to US military missions, DOD warns

The Pentagon’s new Post-Quantum Cryptography Strategy frames the emergence and full realization of quantum supercomputing as an existential threat to U.S. national security and global military dominance.  Released on Tuesday, the new 25-page plan directs Defense Department personnel to harden critical communications networks and information systems by fully implementing quantum-resistant algorithms — and sets deadlines and milestones for the hef…

Trump Sets Post-Quantum Security Deadlines as White House Warns of Advanced Cryptographic Threats

The White House has unveiled a major new cybersecurity initiative aimed at protecting U.S. government systems and critical infrastructure from the emerging threat posed by quantum computing, setting firm deadlines for the migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). President Donald Trump this week signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum and related executive actions designed to accelerate the transition away from traditional crypto…