OMB draft memo sets agency and vendor quantum security standards

The Office of Management and Budget has drafted a memorandum that directs federal agencies to fully migrate to a post-quantum cryptographic standard, according to a person familiar with the matter and a draft of the document seen by Nextgov/FCW.

The memo will emphasize the future of post-quantum cryptography migration in the federal government, as well as set standards for which third-party technology vendors must adhere.

The document touches on multiple aspects of the government’s PQC migration efforts. It prioritizes strategies such as strengthening cybersecurity maintenance, planning agency governance and oversight in successful PQC implementation and inventorying high-risk digital assets as critical components of PQC migration. 

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