Preparing the Federal Government for the Post-Quantum Era

This whitepaper outlines an enterprise strategy for preparing federal agencies for post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Migration requires more than replacing algorithms; it demands connecting cryptographic inventories to mission criticality, system lifecycles, and operational constraints. Because legacy systems and operational technology require years of hybrid co-existence, federal leaders must embed cryptographic agility into planned refresh cycles, acquisition processes, and mission-informed testing to ensure long-term enterprise readiness.