The tech giant and government contractor shared a timeline for fortifying its systems against future quantum threats Wednesday. Early adoption is estimated for 2029.

The support also comes as House lawmakers introduced a bill that would amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to add a “sandbox” for the tech at NIST.

48% of federal government cyber officials surveyed by GDIT cited legacy systems as a challenge to implementing post-quantum cryptography standards.

Prioritizing systems, working toward “crypto agility,” and procuring compliant tools are among the actions officials highlight for post-quantum cryptography readiness.

An OSTP report offered three recommendations aimed at QIST development at the federal level, with a special focus on agencies.

Three long-awaited standards from NIST are aimed at ensuring encrypted information stays encrypted in a future quantum age.

The NSF AI Education Act of 2024 from Sens. Moran and Cantwell tasks the National Science Foundation with supporting emerging tech outreach programs.

CIO Ann Dunkin said DOE is looking to innovate quantum technologies through both internal and external R&D.

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed the legislation Wednesday. It goes next to the full chamber.

The House bill would reauthorize a law aimed at bolstering quantum research after it expired Sept. 30.