PQC for U.S. Federal Missions Presidential Executive Order Summary

Quantum computing is creating new challenges for federal cybersecurity as existing cryptographic protections may not withstand future quantum-enabled threats. To address these risks, the federal government has established requirements for agencies to identify cryptographic exposure across High Value Assets (HVAs) and high-impact systems and develop plans for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC).

Key takeaways include:

• Assess cryptographic exposure: Identify vulnerabilities across HVAs and high-impact systems.
• Meet the 2026 deadline: Submit a post-quantum cryptography migration plan by October 22, 2026.
• Prepare for the quantum threat: Understand how quantum computing could impact current security protections.
• Plan for compliance: Prepare for federal requirements to transition to quantum-resistant cryptography.
• Build long-term resilience: Establish a strategy for protecting critical systems against emerging quantum-enabled threats.

Access the full resource to better understand federal PQC requirements, key deadlines and the steps agencies can take to prepare for the transition to quantum-resistant security.