White House Directs Federal Agencies to Boost Quantum Readiness and Cyber Defenses

The White House has issued new executive orders to accelerate the United States' quantum readiness, initiating a government-wide effort in Quantum Information Science and Technology. These directives aim to enhance national security by strengthening protections against foreign adversaries. Federal agencies are now mandated to adopt Post-Quantum Cryptography to secure critical infrastructure from potential future cyberattacks.