Trump signs orders to build a quantum computer and protect against the one that could break encryption
The White House has issued two executive orders aimed at advancing quantum computing capabilities and securing federal systems against future quantum-based decryption threats. The orders mandate a transition to post-quantum cryptography for sensitive government data by 2031.
Why it matters
As quantum computing matures, it poses a significant threat to current encryption standards, making this proactive policy shift essential for national security.
On Monday, the White House issued two executive orders. One pushes to build the quantum machine while the other calls for building defenses against the damage that such machines could do to encryption.
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