Quantum Computing
Microsoft unveils new quantum computing hybrid solution in Azure
Azure Quantum combines cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and logical qubits to bring quantum computing strength to scientific challenges.
OMB’s call for manual network scans during PQC transitions is ‘undoable,’ industry officials say
The Office of Management and Budget’s preference for conducting a manual network scan over an automated analysis has drawn criticism from private sector entities ahead of migration efforts to post-quantum cryptography.
Officials urge a quick start migrating to post-quantum encryption
Biden administration officials on Tuesday emphasized the need for entities to start network migration efforts as encryption algorithms are now ready for implementation.
NIST debuts first post-quantum cryptography algorithms
The first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms were officially released today, with more to come from ongoing public-private sector collaborations.
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U.S. quantum cryptography standards set for release next week
NIST’s flagship post-quantum cryptography guidance that would help protect against decryption capabilities enabled by quantum computers aimed for release the week of Aug. 12.
NIST will fire the ‘starting gun’ in the race to quantum encryption
Experts in the public and private sectors highlighted how to proactively transition networks to quantum-resilient standards.
DHS highlights AI as a threat and asset to critical infrastructure in new priority guidance
The agency’s 2024-2025 Strategic Guidance and National Priorities for Critical Infrastructure highlights continued need to monitor AI’s interplay with cybersecurity.
The next administration must be ready for new quantum encryption standards, MITRE advises
The U.S. is already assessing post-quantum readiness under order from the White House.
Quantum sensors show how physics-based tech is yielding federal advances
True quantum computers are a long way off. But their lesser known cousins — quantum sensors — are already paying dividends in the federal scientific communities.
US to unveil new international cyber framework
The last international cyber blueprint came out more than a decade ago from the Obama administration.
NSF pitches Congress on the potential of quantum technology
The National Science Foundation made a case for robust congressional funding in emerging tech research following budget cuts to the agency this year.
Practical quantum computing is coming in 3 to 5 years, but will be cloud based, NSA official predicts
Cloud architectures will allow organizations to more easily access quantum capabilities, he said.
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House Science chairman looks to pass quantum bill
Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Okla., highlighted the importance of National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act passage and steady funding for federal research agencies.
Warner, Blackburn team up to reestablish U.S. leadership in international tech standards
New bipartisan legislation would ask NIST to help the U.S. establish a stronger international presence in setting emerging technology standards.
NIST calls for quantum tech experts to join advisory group
As global agencies are preparing to set standards in quantum technology, NIST is working on forming a U.S. delegation to represent American perspectives.
IARPA launches program to solve error-prone building blocks of quantum computing
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity will work to reduce the noise in quantum bits, which currently stand as a major hurdle to establishing fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Oak Ridge public-private partnership looks to advance quantum tech for the power grid
The partnership between Oak Ridge National Laboratory and utility provider EPB aims to find ways that quantum technologies can enhance energy resilience.
US Geological Survey inks partnership to look beneath Earth’s surface using quantum sensing
The U.S. Geological Survey entered into a new collaborative partnership with quantum technology company Q-CTRL to explore if quantum sensing can help find critical minerals and predict natural disasters.
André Mendes looks back and forward
The former top tech official at the Department of Commerce looks back on a career in federal IT and previews where he thinks the AI and quantum revolutions will take us.
NIST releases 2 draft guides to prepare for post-quantum migration
The guidelines aim to help organizations incorporate quantum-resistant algorithms into their existing security infrastructures.
