A bipartisan Senate bill called the Quantum-GUARD Act would push federal regulators to prepare the U.S. electric grid for quantum computing threats and study how quantum risks could affect both IT and OT systems. The measure also encourages exploration of post-quantum cryptography to protect critical infrastructure from future attacks. #QuantumGUARD #FERC #NIST #SCADA
Keypoints
- The Quantum-GUARD Act targets cybersecurity readiness for the U.S. electric grid.
- The bill would expand FERC reliability reviews to include quantum computer threats.
- It directs FERC to examine post-quantum cryptography for IT and OT systems.
- Lawmakers want utilities to prepare before quantum attacks become practical.
- Experts say grid upgrades must protect SCADA integrity, authenticity, and availability.
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