Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks

The order directs federal agencies to accelerate transition of Federal information systems to NIST-approved Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards to protect against future quantum-computer attacks and retrospective decryption risks. It assigns specific roles and definitions, directs agencies (including those responsible for National Security Systems, high-impact systems, and high value assets) to inventory cryptographic assets, designate PQC migration leads, adopt FIPS-compliant PQC and cryptographic module validation, and assist critical infrastructure owners and operators in migrating to approved PQC algorithms.