Preparing for the Future of Post-Quantum Cryptography

## Executive Summary The article explains the growing importance of quantum computing and the attendant cybersecurity risks, asserting that quantum-capable adversaries will likely be able to break much of today’s cryptography within the next 5–10 years; it reviews recent U.S. policy actions promoting quantum-resilient planning and recommends organizations perform cryptographic risk assessments, achieve crypto agility, invest in workforce upskilling, and overhaul key and certificate management to prepare for post-quantum cryptography.