Pentagon CIO Orders Rapid Shift to Post-Quantum Crypto – MeriTalk
The Pentagon is directing all components to quickly transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), citing advances in quantum information science and the need to protect military systems and communications.
The mandate was outlined in a memo issued Nov. 18 by Katie Arrington, who is performing the duties of chief information officer (CIO).
According to the memo, which was released this week, senior leaders at the Defense Department (DOD) – rebranded as the War Department by the Trump administration – as well as the combatant commanders are tasked with identifying all cryptography in use across their systems and naming officials to lead transition efforts.
Additionally, each PQC migration lead will oversee new acquisition…
