First published Oct 27, 2026, 2:21:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:21:15 PM UTC

NIST Report Provides Guidelines for Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards

The report describes timelines and migration activities for federal agencies. It is presented as a resource for technology providers and organizations developing quantum-readiness road maps.

Illustrative image: A quantum processor, for a quantum computer, with three quantum bits (qubits) and three read-out cavities, fabricated in May 2017 at the Nanofabrication Laboratory at Chalmers University of Technology. — Anita Fors (Chalmers)/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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It provides guidance for organizations preparing for the transition to post-quantum cryptography standards.

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