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SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES AND AUSTRALIA

U.S. and Australian agencies issue guidance on post-quantum vendor readiness

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CISA, the NSA and Australia’s cybersecurity agency issued joint guidance and a checklist to help organizations assess whether vendors are preparing for post-quantum cryptography. The agencies say organizations should plan for the transition because future quantum computers could threaten widely used public-key encryption.

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Organizations that rely on digital encryption may need to assess vendor readiness and plan for changes to protect systems and data. The guidance is relevant to U.S. businesses and public-sector organizations, though the supplied article does not describe a current breach or deadline.