US President Donald Trump on Monday signed a pair of executive orders aimed at accelerating the federal government’s transition to post-quantum cryptography while expanding US investment in quantum technologies, establishing what the administration describes as a coordinated strategy to prepare for the opportunities and risks posed by quantum computing.
The actions include an executive order, “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks,” and a companion order, “Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation.” Accompanying White House fact sheets frame the initiatives as part of the administration’s broader national security, economic competitiveness, and cybersecurity st...