Latest Quantum Policy, Standards & Regulations News

  • Nov- 2022 -
    20 November
    Policy, Standards & Regulation News M-23-02 PQC

    White House Memo Urges Federal Agencies to Prepare for Post-Quantum Cryptography

    November 20, 2022 - The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a new memorandum that could reshape federal cybersecurity for the coming quantum era. OMB Memorandum M-23-02, titled "Migrating to Post-Quantum Cryptography," was released on November 18, 2022 and directs U.S. federal agencies to begin the urgent process of preparing their systems for post-quantum cryptography (PQC).…

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  • Oct- 2022 -
    20 October
    Policy, Standards & Regulation News ENISA Post-Quantum Cryptography Integration

    ENISA Publishes “Post-Quantum Cryptography – Integration study”

    The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has released a report titled “Post-Quantum Cryptography – Integration Study,” offering a comprehensive look at the challenges and necessities of integrating post-quantum cryptographic systems. This publication follows ENISA’s 2021 study on the current state of post-quantum cryptography and aims to provide a clearer understanding of the post-standardization landscape. The report highlights the critical…

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  • Sep- 2022 -
    10 September
    Policy, Standards & Regulation News NSA CNSA 2.0

    NSA Unveils CNSA 2.0 Post-Quantum Algorithm Suite

    The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has officially announced the release of the Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0 (CNSA 2.0), a new set of cryptographic standards designed to protect sensitive systems against future quantum-enabled cyber threats. The NSA’s cybersecurity advisory notifies National Security System (NSS) owners, operators, and vendors of the quantum-resistant (QR) algorithms that will replace current legacy…

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  • May- 2022 -
    7 May
    Policy, Standards & Regulation News White House Quantum Memorandum

    White House – Quantum Related National Security Memorandum

    On May 4, 2022, the White House issued a significant policy directive through the “National Security Memorandum on Promoting United States Leadership in Quantum Computing While Mitigating Risks to Vulnerable Cryptographic Systems” or NSM-10. The memorandum highlights the urgency of developing quantum-resistant cryptographic systems to protect against potential threats posed by quantum computers, which could compromise current cryptographic defenses. This policy…

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  • May- 2021 -
    15 May
    Policy, Standards & Regulation News ENISA Post-Quantum Cryptography

    ENISA Publishes “Post-Quantum Cryptography” Report

    The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has recently published a report titled “Post-Quantum Cryptography: Current State and Quantum Mitigation.” This study offers a detailed overview of the current progress in the standardization process of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), crucial for safeguarding digital communications against the emerging threat posed by quantum computing capabilities. The report categorizes and explores the five principal…

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  • Nov- 2019 -
    2 November
    Policy, Standards & Regulation News ITU Y 3800

    Inside ITU’s New Quantum Key Standard (Y.3800)

    In late 2019, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) quietly reached a milestone in cybersecurity: it approved a new standard that could redefine how we secure data in the coming quantum era. The standard, known as ITU-T Recommendation Y.3800, is an “Overview on networks supporting Quantum Key Distribution” - essentially a blueprint for building networks that use the strange laws of…

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  • Dec- 2018 -
    29 December
    Policy, Standards & Regulation News US National Quantum Initiative Act

    U.S. National Quantum Initiative Act

    On December 21, 2018, the United States solidified its commitment to quantum technology advancement by enacting the H.R.6227 – National Quantum Initiative Act. Passed with near-unanimous support from both houses of Congress, this landmark legislation outlines a comprehensive 10-year plan aimed at maintaining and enhancing U.S. leadership in quantum technologies. Key Provisions of the National Quantum Initiative Act: Establishment of…

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  • Nov- 2018 -
    1 November
    Policy, Standards & Regulation News EU Quantum Technologies Flagship

    EU Launches Quantum Technologies Flagship

    On October 29, 2018, following the Quantum Manifesto published in 2016, the European Commission officially kicked off its ambitious Quantum Technologies Flagship initiative, marking a significant step in Europe’s commitment to quantum technology development. The initiative, backed by the European Commission, allocates over €1 billion in funding to support more than 5,000 of Europe’s leading quantum technology researchers over the…

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