Mastodawn

Two days ago, on June 22, U.S. Executive Order EO 14409 ("Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks") was signed, requiring federal agencies to migrate high-value/high-impact systems to QR key establishment by end of 2030 and QR digital signatures by end of 2031, plus requirements for contractors by 2030 and a CISA cryptographic-bill-of-materials standard. Its effect is to put a date on enforceable PQC migration obligations back on agencies and, for the first time, extended QR obligations to contractors.

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2026/06/white-house-pqc-order-lights-a-fire-under-post-quantum-transition/

This is certainly good, but some misleading interpretation is circulating about this EO. In particular, I don't like the narrative that this "tightens the Biden-era 2035 target".

Technically, this is true: Biden's EO 14144 referenced the 2035 target set in 2022 for QR migration. What the narrative leaves out is that, in June last year, Trump's cybersecurity EO 14306 amended the Obama/Biden-era EOs 13694 and 14144, and among other things rolled back several PQC requirements. After the amendment, the only PQC requirements left were two: a PQC product-category list plus a TLS 1.3 mandate for federal agencies.

So, the last EO actually was a 180-degree correction compared to the previous position of the current administration. Given the cost for such a maneuver in terms of political ego, I think we can interpret this as a strong urgency signal, that aligns with the current trends in the industry after the recent breakthroughs in quantum cryptanalysis and the constant improvements in quantum computing tech.

Time is ticking, folks!

#quantum #cryptography #pqc #quantumcomputing #cybersecurity #infosec #quantumresistant #quantumsafe #postquantum #trump #biden #obama

White House PQC order ‘lights a fire’ under post-quantum transition

Trump’s new post-quantum cryptography executive order sets hard deadlines for agencies, but key questions remain about funding and implementation.

Federal News Network

Chronologist Jun 17

Finally some movement in the right direction.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/france-stop-certifying-products-without-quantum-safe-encryption-2026-06-16/

#pqc #quantum #quantumsafe

Manuel Bissey Jun 17

Day 1 at #VivaTech2026.

AI is reshaping cybersecurity today. Quantum computing will redefine it tomorrow.

The question is no longer if organizations need to become quantum-safe, but how fast they can get there.

#QuantumSafe #CyberResilience #IBM

PrivacyDigest Jun 17

#France To Stop Certifying Products Without Quantum-Safe #Encryption
#privacy #security #quantumsafe #quantum

https://it.slashdot.org/story/26/06/16/181236/france-to-stop-certifying-products-without-quantum-safe-encryption?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

France To Stop Certifying Products Without Quantum-Safe Encryption - Slashdot

Starting in 2027, France's cybersecurity agency ANSSI will stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption, effectively forcing government agencies and critical infrastructure operators to phase out older cryptographic systems. Reuters reports: Samih Souissi, ANSSI's chief ...

Chronologist Jun 12

There are already many ways to use quantumsafe cryptography! For the CLI inclined people:
https://github.com/FiloSottile/age
https://gitlab.com/sequoia-pgp/sequoia
For the more visual folk:
https://github.com/ForkbombEu/pqspread
You can make your VPN quantumsafe:
https://github.com/rosenpass/rosenpass/blob/main/readme.md
And your email:
https://tuta.com/secure-email
https://mail.proton.me/
A lot of programs which use openssl can be made quantumsafe by compiling against openssl3.5+:
https://github.com/open-quantum-safe/oqs-provider
So there is really no excuse not to start today!
#PQC #quantumsafe

GitHub - FiloSottile/age: A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability.

A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability. - FiloSottile/age

GitHub

NERDS.xyz – Real Tech News for Real Nerds [Unofficial]May 25

Crypto4A launches quantum-safe rival to AWS Secrets Manager

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/05/canadian-quantum-safe-secrets-manager/

🐦‍🔥nemo™🐦‍⬛ 🇺🇦🍉May 8

Proton Mail rolls out quantum‑resistant encryption for all users — optional post‑quantum (PQC) keys + OpenPGP v6 across plans. Enable in settings to protect future messages. Read more: https://cyberinsider.com/proton-mail-rolls-out-quantum-resistant-encryption-for-all-users/ 🔐🛡️ #QuantumSafe #Infosec #ProtonMail

✨🖕 #FCKSurveillanceFashism

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Proton Mail rolls out quantum-resistant encryption for all users

Proton Mail has introduced post-quantum cryptography protection for all users, securing email communication against future quantum-level attacks.

CyberInsider

Marin Ivezic Feb 14

India’s DST has published a national roadmap for a quantum‑safe ecosystem, with a 2027–2029 phased migration to post‑quantum cryptography. Task Force (led by Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay) maps standards, testing & certification to prepare for Q‑Day. Read: https://postquantum.com/security-pqc/indias-quantum-safe-roadmap/ #QuantumSafe #PQC

India’s Task Force Releases Quantum‑Safe Roadmap with 2027–2029 Migration Timeline for CII

India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) published the “Implementation of Quantum Safe Ecosystem in India – Report of the Task Force.” This report, produced by a national Task Force under DST, lays out a strategic roadmap for transitioning India’s digital infrastructure to quantum-resistant security. The Task Force was chaired by Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay (CEO of C-DOT) and convened experts from government, industry, academia, and R&D labs to address the looming threat that advances in quantum computing pose to current encryption. The report’s goal is to ensure the security, resilience, and continuity of India’s information and communication ecosystems in the

PostQuantum - Quantum Computing, Quantum Security, PQC