Latest Quantum Policy, Sovereignty & Standards News
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May- 2022 -7 MayPolicy & Sovereignty
White House – Quantum Related National Security Memorandum
Update — June 22, 2026: Executive Order 14412 converts NSM-10’s planning architecture into enforceable deadlines: PQC for key establishment by December 31, 2030, and digital signatures by December 31, 2031, for federal high-value assets and high-impact systems. National Security Systems remain under CNSA 2.0. OMB M-26-15 replaces M-23-02 as the operative implementation guidance with a five-phase timeline. The DoW PQC…
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May- 2021 -15 MayPolicy & Sovereignty
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 NovemberPolicy & Sovereignty
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 DecemberPolicy & Sovereignty
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 NovemberPolicy & Sovereignty
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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