Prepare Today for Tomorrow’s Quantum Threats
Quantum computing is accelerating—and with it comes a real and immediate risk to the cryptographic systems that safeguard federal data. Adversaries are already harvesting encrypted information today with the intent to break it once quantum capabilities mature. Federal mandates including Executive Order 14412 and OMB M‑26‑15 now require agencies to begin transitioning to NIST‑approved Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to protect long‑lived and mission‑critical information.
This white paper explains the evolving quantum landscape, breaks down key technologies such as PQC, QKD, and QRNG, and clearly outlines the federal directives shaping the nation’s transition to quantum‑resistant security. It also presents the Thales Five‑Step PQC Transition Strategy—covering cryptographic inventory, automated discovery, testing, crypto agility, and PQC implementation—fully aligned with federal migration phases and Department of War requirements.
You’ll also discover how Thales TCT’s PQC‑ready solutions, including Luna T‑Series HSMs, High Speed Encryptors, CipherTrust Data Security Platform, and IAM technologies, help agencies meet aggressive federal deadlines while strengthening security from the core to the cloud to the edge.
The quantum era is approaching fast. The time to act is now.
Start your PQC migration with confidence. Download the full white paper to learn best practices, federal timelines, and proven strategies to secure your agency against emerging quantum‑enabled threats.
