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Why a cryptographic inventory is key for addressing the quantum computing threat
Quantum computers will break current public-key cryptographic algorithms, but the threat is active today through harvest now, decrypt later (HNDL) tactics where attackers steal and store encrypted data for future decryption. Executive Order 14412 mandates that federal agencies transition high-value assets to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by December 31, 2030, and requires contractors to meet strict post-quantum standards, making cryptographic inventory visibility essential. Organizations should adopt a phased migration strategy spanning automated discovery, risk assessment, hybrid remediation, and continuous verification to maintain quantum-resistant encryption.
Why it matters: Federal contractors and organizations handling sensitive data are now required to achieve cryptographic inventory visibility and migrate to PQC by regulatory deadlines; practitioners must begin discovery and prioritization of quantum-vulnerable systems immediately to meet compliance mandates and defend against active HNDL harvesting.
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