ON June 22, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order mandating US federal agencies to complete their migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2030 or 2031. This order aims to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure against future quantum computing threats, known as "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks. Key measures include transitioning high-value assets to PQC for key establishment by December 31, 2030 and for digital signatures by December 31, 2031.
The Department of Commerce is tasked with initiating a pilot project for PQC migration by the end of 2027. The OMB, along with other federal entities, is directed to support a nationwide shift to PQC while emphasizing the need for crypto-agility to adapt quickly to new encryption standards. Industry leaders are encouraged to accelerate their efforts in PQC to keep up with the looming threats.