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federalnewsnetwork.com > commentary > 2026 > 09 > the-white-house-just-changed-the-quantum-game-heres-what-it-means-for-national-security

The White House just changed the quantum game. Here???s what it means for national security.

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (567+ words) For federal civilian agencies, the post-quantum cryptography migration clock is now ticking toward a major accountability deadline. President Donald Trump recently signed two executive orders that together represent the most consequential federal action on quantum technology in a generation. I…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > commentary > 2026 > 09 > the-data-we-protect-vs-the-data-we-should

The data we protect vs. the data we should

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (354+ words) The adversaries here are well-resourced nation-states with explicit intent and demonstrated capability to exploit exactly what they steal. Now compare that to how the country protects controlled unclassified information (CUI) moving through the defense contracting industry. It’s the technical drawings,…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > defense-news > 2026 > 09 > dod-asks-for-encryption-software-to-protect-military-data

DoD asks for encryption software to protect military data

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (426+ words) The department wants an interim solution to protect programs of record as it works to adopt post-quantum cryptography by the early 2030s. The Defense Department is looking to the commercial sector to encrypt its data on major weapon systems and other…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > commentary > 2026 > 09 > the-quantum-attack-surface-is-bigger-than-it-seems

The quantum attack surface is bigger than it seems

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (408+ words) The White House has made protection against quantum computing threats a national priority. But federal agencies need to recognize that the quantum attack surface extends far beyond the cryptographic systems currently prioritized for migration. The greatest risks may lie not…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > cybersecurity > 2026 > 08 > quantum-security-drumbeat-to-grow-louder-in-federal-procurement

Quantum security???drumbeat??? to grow louder in federal procurement

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (692+ words) CISA’s top quantum security expert says agencies will need to work closely with industry on the cryptographic transition. Federal agencies will increasingly seek out technology products that use quantum-resistant encryption, as cybersecurity leaders also eye ways to validate the cryptography…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > cybersecurity > 2026 > 08 > why-secure-communications-remain-a-human-problem

Why secure communications remain a human problem

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (762+ words) New apps come and go, but the core problems remain. Secure government communications ultimately hinge on human behavior. The arrangement was never perfect, but it created separation. If a federal employee picked up a government-issued device, there was little ambiguity…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > cybersecurity > 2026 > 08 > gsa-treasury-kick-off-post-quantum-initiatives-to-protect-against-cyber-threats

GSA, Treasury kick off post-quantum initiatives to protect against cyber threats

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (548+ words) GSA is updating its Federal Identity, Credential and Access Management architecture as Treasury launches a new task force for the financial sector. The Trump administration still has four months to update the National Quantum Strategy, but that doesn’t mean agencies…...