The Office of Management and Budget has drafted a memorandum for federal agencies to migrate to post-quantum cryptographic standards. This document emphasizes strategies such as strengthening cybersecurity, planning governance for implementation, and managing high-risk digital assets. Third-party technology vendors are required to uphold PQC standards during technology changes and must disclose their transition timelines. Automation is recommended for asset management and policy compliance. Ensuring network security against quantum computers has become vital for government officials, with ongoing efforts emphasized in recent executive actions.
The memorandum emphasizes the future of post-quantum cryptography migration in the federal government and sets standards for third-party technology vendors.
Strategies for PQC migration include strengthening cybersecurity maintenance and planning governance and oversight for successful implementation.
Vendors must ensure PQC standards are upheld during technology refresh, cloud migration, and are required to disclose their PQC transition timelines.
The memo highlights the importance of securing digital networks against potentially fault-tolerant quantum computers and outlines critical steps in the migration process.
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