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Federal IT Buyers Told to Plan for Post-Quantum Cryptography

Summary

CISA urges agencies to incorporate post-quantum cryptography into IT procurement; this is seen as a near-term expectation to avoid future rushed retrofits.

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

Relevant because it impacts all financial institutions, including Texas credit unions, in terms of cybersecurity and compliance with federal standards.

Original Source Material

CISA Urges Agencies to Treat Quantum Readiness as a Standard Buying Expectation The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is urging agencies to treat post-quantum cryptography as a near-term procurement expectation, signaling that information technology products should embed quantum-resistant security now to avoid rushed retrofits before federal migration deadlines.