Stakeholders call for funding to support agency needs in post-quantum cryptography migration

Supporting agencies with the transition to post-quantum cryptography should be a priority for the Trump administration and Congress, according to stakeholders who see a need for accelerating efforts to protect federal networks faster than the current 2035 deadline.

Agencies are in the process of moving to PQC following the standardization of three quantum-resistant encryption algorithms in 2024 by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The Office of Management and Budget has estimated that the transition will cost...