Meeting Trump's 2030 Quantum Deadline Will be Expensive, Complex

This article discusses the US government's accelerated efforts to prepare for the advent of quantum computing, driven by executive orders focused on post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The government is mandating a transition to PQC standards across federal agencies and contractors by 2030, alongside significant investment in workforce development and NIST pilot programs. This shift is expected to be costly and complex, requiring widespread updates and testing across diverse IT and OT systems, and is driven by concerns about adversaries stockpiling decryption keys for future quantum attacks.