August 27
Congress is once again focusing on quantum cybersecurity — this time with a bipartisan bill that calls on the White House to lay out a national strategy for protecting federal systems from future quantum-powered hacks. It builds on earlier efforts to prepare agencies for the encryption-breaking risks that quantum computing could bring.
In a recent Federal News Network interview, QuSecure CEO Rebecca Krauthamer discusses the escalating quantum computing threat and the urgent need for federal agencies to adopt post-quantum cryptography. Highlighting the “harvest now, decrypt later” strategy, where adversaries stockpile data for future decryption, Krauthamer emphasizes the simplicity of upgrading to NIST-approved post-quantum algorithms to secure data against quantum attacks. She also underscores the need for proactive migration over mere inventorying, urging agencies to prioritize implementing these robust encryption solutions to stay ahead of sophisticated threats from nations like China.
This insightful conversation explores how quantum advancements are reshaping cybersecurity and what steps the U.S. government is taking, including recent legislative efforts like H.R. 7535 and a new Senate bill. For a deeper dive into how QuSecure is helping agencies transition to quantum-safe encryption, listen to the full interview at Federal News Network.
