U.S. Department of Defense Looks to Address Quantum Computing’s Threat to Encryption

Defense Department must assess threats posed by quantum computers Key points… +  The U.S. Department of Defense must assess the national security threats posed by quantum computing, under the new annual defense policy. + The fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which became law New Year’s Day after the Senate overrode President Donald Trump’s veto, […]

U.S Congress Piecing Together the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act With Acknowledgement of Quantum Computing’s Risk

U.S Congress Piecing Together the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act With Acknowledgement of Quantum Computing’s Risk House Panel Approves NDAA Cyber, Quantum Provisions In brief… +  The House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats [this week] approved by voice vote legislative provisions for cyber education efforts, a report on quantum computing, as […]