Join us February 16, 2023

The post-quantum cryptography era has started for federal agencies whether realized or not. Government and industry are working to develop quantum computers, while also exploring quantum safe security. Quantum computing will enable great innovations in the future but with this power comes risk. Present-day encryption methods will become vulnerable to the vast processing power of future quantum computers – which could mean sensitive data getting into the hands of bad actors. Because the years to quantum can’t be definitively predicted, it’s easy to postpone preparations. However, changing a security model can take anywhere from two to ten years – and the quantum threat is already here’. The White House’s May National Security Memorandum, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo in November set clear expectations, with immediate term requirements for federal agencies to start preparing by inventorying their systems and working with industry to test post-quantum cryptographic algorithms.

In this webcast, you’ll learn about the following:
•    What is quantum computing and how long will it be before a large-scale quantum computer is available?
•    What are the most important policies, guidance and statements guiding quantum computing R&D and post-quantum cryptography? 
•    Which agencies currently or plan to have quantum computing R&D initiatives?  
•    What is post-quantum cryptography, or quantum safe, and why is it important?
•    How are federal Civilian and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies already preparing for the post-quantum era?