Post-quantum cryptography is now a leadership and readiness issue, with the executive order turning a long-known quantum risk into a concrete mandate for federal agencies, contractors, and critical infrastructure. Organizations must build cryptographic visibility, ownership, funding, and crypto-agility now to meet the 2030 and 2031 deadlines and reduce exposure to “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” attacks. #PostQuantumCryptography #QuantumComputer #HarvestNowDecryptLater
Keypoints
- Post-quantum cryptography is a readiness challenge, not just a cryptography issue.
- The executive order sets deadlines for key establishment by 2030 and digital signatures by 2031.
- Harvest Now, Decrypt Later attacks are already putting encrypted data at risk.
- Organizations need a cross-functional owner and a living cryptographic inventory.
- Funding, talent, technology, and crypto-agility are essential for a successful migration.
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