Table 1 lists government regulations and guidance related to quantum computing, including dates, titles, types, and links to corresponding documents.
| Date | Title | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-01 | National National-Cybersecurity Strategy | Executive Order | View Document |
| This strategy focuses on strengthening resilience, fostering collaboration, investing in innovation, developing a skilled workforce, and promoting international cooperation to counter increasing cyber threats, secure critical infrastructure, and protect the digital economy. | |||
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| 2022-12-21 | Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act | Law | View Document |
| Prepares the U.S. for the impact of quantum computing on national security and cybersecurity by requiring DHS to develop a quantum computing strategy (May ’23), directing NIST to create quantum-resistant cryptographic standards, and directing federal agencies to inventory their current information technology systems that might be vulnerable to quantum decryption (June ‘23). | |||
| 2022-11-30 | NIST Quantum Computing Project | Standard | View Document |
| The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a set of quantum computing standards to help guide the development and deployment of quantum technologies. These standards address various aspects, including security, interoperability, and performance metrics, to ensure a safe and efficient quantum computing ecosystem. | |||
| Continuos Updates | Federal Quantum Computing Research Strategy | Guidance | View Document |
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| 2022-08-09 | H.R.4346 - Chips and Science Act | Regulation | View Document |
| Amends the National Quantum Initiative Act to authorize R&D in quantum networking infrastructure, the development of standards in quantum networking and communication, the establishment of a program to facilitate a competitive, merit based process for access to U.S. based quantum computing resources for research purposes, and the integration of quantum information science and engineering into the STEM curriculum at all education levels. | |||
| 2022-07-05 | NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization | Executive Order | View Document |
| Process for developing Post-Quantum encryption and communications standards. | |||
| 2022-05-04 | National Security Memo NSM-10 | National Security Memo | View Document |
| Promots US leadership in QC while mitigating risks to vulnerable cryptographic system. Table 2 contains NSM-10 Timelines. | |||
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| 2018-12-21 | H.R.6227 - National Quantum Initiative Act | Regulation | View Document |
| To accelerate quantum research and development for the economic and national security of the United States.” The NQI Act authorizes the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Energy (DOE), to strengthen QIS Programs, Centers, and Consortia. | |||
| 2015 | Commercial National Security Algorithm (CNSA) Suite | Regulation | View Document |
| A set of cryptographic algorithms developed by the National Security Agency (NSA) of the United States for use in protecting classified and sensitive government information. The suite includes cryptographic algorithms for encryption, key exchange, and digital signatures. | |||
Table 2 lists interim benchmarks stipulated in National Security Memo NSM-10.
| Event/Activity | Actions following publication | Responsible Body |
|---|---|---|
| Submit funding assessments | 06/03/2023 annually thereafter |
All agencies except the Department of Defense and agencies in the Intelligence Community |
| Submit cryptographic system inventory | 05/04/2023 annually thereafter |
All agencies except the Department of Defense and agencies in the Intelligence Community |
| Establish a mechanism to enable the exchange of PQC testing information and best practices | 05/17/2023 | NIST |
| Release instructions for funding assessments | 02/16/2023 | ONCD |
| Release instructions for the collection and transmission of inventory | 02/16/2023 | ONCD |
| Designate cryptographic inventory and migration lead | 12/18/2022 | All agencies |
| Release strategy on automated tooling and support for the assessment of agency progress towards adoption of PQC | 11/18/2023 | CISA |
| Report testing of pre-standardized PQC | Ongoing | All agencies |
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