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EO 14409 orders federal PQC migration

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EO 14409 forces US federal agencies to accelerate their post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration, imposing deadlines that reach 2030-2031 and affecting the security of high value assets and high impact systems. The order also assigns OMB a lead coordination role and adds a Commerce pilot project, turning quantum-safe migration into a federal cybersecurity program with concrete milestones. It matters because the transition is meant to protect sensitive data, critical infrastructure, and federal supply chains from future “harvest now, decrypt later” risk.

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  1. 23.06.2026 17:00 2 articles · 1h ago

    EO 14409 orders federal PQC migration

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    Federal cyber policy has shifted with **EO 14409** establishing mandatory **PQC** migration deadlines for **US federal agencies**. The order also adds coordination, a **Commerce** pilot, and contractor compliance requirements to speed quantum-safe encryption adoption.

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