House Science lawmakers introduce bill to assess U.S. quantum readiness, cyber risks

Lawmakers on the House Science Committee have introduced a bill to develop a national strategy to mitigate cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing and assess the quantum preparedness of the U.S compared to other countries.

“This critical bipartisan bill is designed to proactively prepare the United States for the national security challenges posed by the advancement in quantum computing. This bill would establish a comprehensive national strategy to protect sensitive data from future quantum-enabled cyberattacks,” according to a recent...