Pentagon's Quantum Strategy ‘a First Step’ in Preparing for the Future, CIO Says

DOD quantum strategy ‘a first step’ in preparing for the future, CIO says

The Pentagon’s recently released strategy for defending against quantum computing technologies will ensure “the integrity of our systems for decades to come,” its IT lead said Wednesday, adding that network modernization “is only a first step” in readying the U.S. military for future threats.  Speaking at the SAP NOW summit in Washington, D.C., Defense Department Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies said her agency’s new guidance for “accele…

Pentagon's quantum strategy ‘a first step’ in preparing for the future, CIO says

Released on Tuesday along with two executive orders, the document sets deadlines for post-quantum cryptography adoption.

White House Accelerates Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography

The White House has issued a new executive order that significantly shortens the timeline for government agencies and institutions to adopt quantum-resistant encryption systems. The move aims to protect vast amounts of sensitive data belonging to militaries, banks, governments, and individuals from future threats posed by quantum computers.

The crypto sector's quantum threat

The crypto sector is particularly exposed to the cybersecurity threat posed by the rise of quantum computing, says Moody’s Ratings. In a report, the rating agency noted that, earlier this week, the U.S. administration elevated quantum computing security issues to a national strategic priority — reflecting a growing view that the dramatic increase in processing power promised by quantum computing is critical to economic competitiveness, cybersecu…

DoW Unleashes Quantum Defense Strategy

JUNE 24, 2026 – The Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer, Honorable Kirsten Davies, today announced the release of the DoW Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Strategy. This comprehensive, forward-looking plan addresses the urgent need to secure the Department’s communications, data, and command and control systems against the emerging threats posed by future quantum computing capabilities. The Department of War is driving a rapid, ente…