Post by Accenture Federal Services

Quantum risk is emerging as a present-day security challenge. The White House Executive Order on post-quantum cryptography marks a turning point for both government and industry. The signal is clear: Cryptography must evolve alongside the pace of technological change. Why this matters: • Quantum advancements are progressing faster than many anticipated • Existing encryption will not meet future security requirements • Adversaries are already planning for long-term decryption scenarios What is changing: ✅ Agencies must begin structured PQC migration. ✅ Cryptographic visibility is becoming essential for risk management. ✅ Contractors are expected to align with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards by 2030. It will be critical to maintain trust in critical systems and data. At Accenture Federal Services, we’re helping organizations move from strategy to execution: • Identifying cryptographic exposure across environments. • Scaling quantum-safe approaches using commercial innovation. • Delivering mission-ready security at enterprise scale. We are proud to work alongside our clients and partners like SandboxAQ together with the broader ecosystem to advance quantum readiness. The shift to post-quantum security is underway and the advantage will go to those who execute early—and at scale. 🔗 Read the EO: https://accntu.re/3SspDxn. #QuantumComputing #CyberSecurity #PQC #FederalIT #PublicSector #AccentureFederalService