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Senate bill targets quantum threats to US power grid
Original: Bipartisan Senate bill aims to prepare energy sector for Q-Day 🔐 New bipartisan Quantum-GUARD Act aims to protect U.S. e
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the Quantum-GUARD Act, a bill designed to shield the US electric grid from future quantum computing attacks. The legislation would direct FERC to assess quantum-related cybersecurity risks across the energy sector and encourage adoption of post-quantum cryptography. Supporters argue 'Q-Day', the moment quantum computers can break current encryption, demands preparation now.
Why now: Growing concern that quantum computers could one day break encryption protecting critical infrastructure has pushed lawmakers to act.
Quantum-GUARD ActFERCUS SenateUS electric grid
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- Bipartisan Senate bill aims to prepare energy sector for Q-Day 🔐 New bipartisan Quantum-GUARD Act aims to protect U.S. electric grid from quantum computing threats. The bill requires FERC to assess quantum-related cybersecurity risks and promotes post-quantum cryptography… · hypedupcat@infosec.exchange · 2
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