GAO’s IoT Findings Expose the First Gap in Crypto Inventory
GAO found that only seven of 22 reviewed civilian agencies fully addressed federal networked-device inventory requirements. PQC planning cannot govern cryptography on…
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The FIPS 140-2 Sunset Turns Validation Status Into Inventory Data
FIPS 140-2 modules moved to the CMVP Historical list on September 22. Organizations now need to distinguish existing-system use from new-system procurement…
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NSA’s 2027 PQC Rule Turns “Capable” Into a Procurement Test
NSA’s new PQC measures require new commercial National Security Systems to support quantum-resistant algorithms in 2027 and phase out incapable legacy systems…
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NATO’s Quantum Roadmap Makes PQC an Interoperability Program
NATO’s new Quantum Technology Roadmap puts post-quantum cryptography inside a broader program of standards, pilots, industry readiness, and allied interoperability.
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A Federal Digital-Asset Bill Turns Key Material Into an Evidence-Custody Problem
H.R. 10317 would require federal agencies to discover, safeguard, inventory, and audit digital assets found in seized evidence. Its treatment of private…
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NIST’s Token Guidance Makes Signing-Key Governance a Living Control
NIST IR 8587 connects token security to key protection, verification, lifecycle controls, and provider-customer responsibility. Here is what cryptographic inventory teams should…
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The EU’s PQC Feedback Reveals the Questions Migration Evidence Must Answer
The EU’s PQC-roadmap consultation found strong support for timelines and risk-based migration—but widespread requests for clarity on prioritization, hybrid schemes, and national…
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The ITU Quantum Drill Treats PQC as an Incident-Response Problem
The ITU Global Quantum Drill moves PQC beyond standards and timelines into incident queues, supervisory decisions, implementation failures, and operational evidence.
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The G7’s PQC Call to Action Makes Migration a Shared Supply-Chain Obligation
The G7 says post-quantum migration cannot be solved by organizations in isolation. That makes shared inventories, supplier evidence, procurement requirements, and coordinated…
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India’s New Quantum-Safe Telecom Portfolio Makes Capability Mapping Essential
India’s C-DOT has unveiled quantum-safe products spanning network layers, speeds, and use cases. The breadth shows why PQC programs must map each…