Feds Race to Quantum-Proof Encryption Before Doomsday
Published Date: 6/25/2026
Presidential Document
Summary
The government is stepping up to protect our digital world from future super-powerful quantum computers that could crack today’s security codes. Federal agencies and critical infrastructure must switch to new, quantum-proof encryption standards by set deadlines to keep our data safe. This change means some costs and efforts now, but it’s all about staying ahead and keeping America secure in the digital age.
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Federal Systems Must Adopt Quantum-Proof Encryption
Federal agencies must move their high value assets and high impact systems to quantum-resistant encryption for key establishment by December 31, 2030, and for digital signatures by December 31, 2031. Agencies must also submit plans to the Office of Management and Budget and the National Cyber Director after reviewing their inventories.
Critical Infrastructure Must Plan for PQC Migration
Sector Risk Management Agencies and CISA will work with critical infrastructure owners and operators to help them develop post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration plans. This assistance begins under the order and continues as agencies support those transitions.
Federal Contractors Must Follow PQC FIPS by 2030
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council will publish a proposed rule requiring covered federal contractors to comply with NIST Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) that incorporate post-quantum cryptography by December 31, 2030.
Contractor Vulnerability Programs Must Cover Crypto Issues
The FAR Council will publish a proposed rule to amend Federal Acquisition Regulation contract clauses so that covered contractors' vulnerability disclosure programs must include reporting of cryptographic vulnerabilities, including lack of encryption and use of non-FIPS algorithms.
Public Guidance on Cryptographic Bill of Materials
Within 270 days of the order, CISA and NIST will release public guidance describing minimum elements for a cryptographic bill of materials to enable automated assessment of cryptographic assets in hardware and software.
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