"Details of the executive action remain scarce, but the sources say they will feature post-quantum cryptography - the first algorithms for which were released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology last year - as a starring subject. The executive action is slated to set further directives for agencies' timelines to migrate their digital networks to a post-quantum cryptographic standard ahead of the advent of a fault-tolerant quantum computer."
"President Donald Trump has previously overseen major policy action on quantum information sciences and technology, notably signing the National Quantum Initiative Act into law during his first term. The NQIA expired in 2023, and is currently pending reauthorization in Congress. His second administration has prioritized incorporating quantum technology into its tech policy plans, with Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios stating the White House plans to advance American quantum technology innovation in a similar manner as artificial intelligence."
The White House is preparing one to three executive orders focused on quantum information sciences, technology, and post-quantum cryptography migration efforts. The measures will emphasize adoption of post-quantum cryptography, referencing NIST's release of first PQC algorithms last year. The action will set directives and timelines for federal agencies to migrate digital networks to a PQC standard before the arrival of fault-tolerant quantum computers. The second Trump administration is prioritizing quantum technology similar to its AI approach, following prior action that created the National Quantum Initiative Act. OMB earlier drafted a memo directing agencies to begin complete PQC migration and asked contractors to publish phased migration timelines.
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