Government Readiness for Quantum Computing and PQC

Quantum computing is moving from theory to practice, reshaping how governments prepare for the future. Agencies are exploring how quantum can optimize logistics, enhance defense readiness, and secure communications while also confronting the urgent need for post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Experts stress that waiting is not an option—long-lived sensitive data is already at risk from “harvest now, decrypt later” threats. Building readiness today means combining Zero Trust, crypto-agility, and cross-agency collaboration to ensure resilience in a quantum-enabled world.