Trump directs federal agencies to protect US data from quantum threats

President Trump issued two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum technology development and to mandate a government transition to post-quantum cryptography, directing agencies to adopt quantum-resistant encryption with designated officials, upgrade critical systems by 2030–2031, and launch a Commerce pilot by 2027; the article also highlights the 'harvest now, decrypt later' concern and notes international alignment such as the U.K. roadmap.