Never, in human history, have we seen this much technological change in such a short period of time. As technology grows more powerful, every facet of society has raced to adapt. It is exciting (and perhaps a bit daunting) that approaching advancements will probably hit faster, and may be even more dramatic, than changes that came before. More specifically, several emerging technologies – Bluetooth 5, 5G, WiFi 6, and quantum computing – are poised to profoundly change our lives. They are all wireless technologies, so our wearable and carryable devices will generate and process more data much f ..read more

The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has released specific instructions to Federal agencies on inventorying their cryptographic systems as they prepare to transition to the era of quantum-resistant cryptography, per the White House’s National Security Memorandum 10 (NSM-10). ONCD’s guidelines will help instruct Federal agencies on how to inventory their most critical cryptographic systems by May 4, the office’s Director for Budget and Assessment, Dylan Presman, explained during ATARC’s Quantum Speaker Series. “Today, the Office of the National Cyber Director released guidance and t ..read more

The Federal government continues to invest heavily in quantum computing research to ensure the United States becomes the global innovation leader in this emerging discipline, however, the technology for applications is still largely unavailable as quantum research remains in the early stages, according to Federal quantum experts.   Nasser Barghouty, chief scientist and quantum science and technology lead at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), explained that quantum science – depending on possible applications – is still in its infancy stage, and it will still be a fe ..read more

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a new guideline aimed at preparing critical infrastructure operators in the United States for the cybersecurity dangers of post-quantum cryptography. Currently, there are no means by which quantum computing can break modern cryptography in important infrastructure, but CISA said the likelihood of that possibility will grow as more quantum technology becomes readily available. “When quantum computers reach higher levels of computing power and speed, they will be capable of breaking public key cryptography, threatening the ..read more

Senators Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and Rob Portman, R-Ohio, have introduced new legislation that will prepare the United States for quantum cybersecurity risks. The bipartisan piece of legislation entitled the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, would require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to move forward with migrating and prioritizing information technology to post-quantum cryptography for many Federal agencies. “The development of quantum computers is one of the next frontiers in technology, and with this emerging technology comes new risks as well,” said Senator ..read more

Although encryption technologies currently work to prevent malicious adversaries from accessing Federal data, Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., is working on legislation that would tackle future quantum computing challenges through the use of algorithms that employ post-quantum cryptography. During a hearing of the House Government Operations Subcommittee on Jan. 20 to discuss the 13th edition of the FITARA Scorecard, Rep. Khanna said he is working on legislation with Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., to ensure the Federal government can “tackle the powerful quantum computing challenges in the future.” “The ch ..read more

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is looking for information on the trends and future investment needs for eight emerging technology sectors to complete a study authorized in the fiscal year (FY) 2021 appropriations act, according to a request for information (RFI) posted to the Federal Register Nov. 22. NIST is looking for information on artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), IoT in manufacturing, quantum computing, blockchain technology, 3-D printing, new and advanced materials, and unmanned delivery services. “NIST invites stakeholders ..read more

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