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Federal Quantum Readiness Falls Short Amid Cryptography Skills Gaps
Original: Federal Quantum Readiness Falls Short as Agencies Face Cryptography Skills Gaps
US federal agencies are reportedly struggling to prepare for quantum-era cybersecurity threats, with audits or analysis indicating that readiness for post-quantum cryptography migration falls short of targets. A shortage of staff skilled in cryptography is cited as a key obstacle, raising concerns that government systems could remain vulnerable as quantum computing advances.
Why now: Quantum computers threaten to break current encryption, making government readiness a timely security concern.
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- Federal Quantum Readiness Falls Short as Agencies Face Cryptography Skills Gaps · The Quantum Insider
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