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Cybersecurity · Quantum Computing · Technology Investment · US Policy
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders, directing significant federal investment into quantum computing development and mandating a nationwide migration to post-quantum cryptography by 2031 to bolster security infrastructure against future threats.
The first order targets the development of a powerful quantum computer for scientific research by 2028 and requires the Pentagon to deploy quantum-enabled sensors by 2027. The second order focuses on strengthening government and private sector security systems to withstand quantum attacks, accelerating the shift to new encryption standards.
Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, confirmed the 2028 target for a powerful quantum computer. This initiative underscores the intense competition between the US and China for dominance in this nascent technology, with Trump emphasizing unprecedented American investment to maintain leadership.
Major tech companies like Google, IBM, and Microsoft are actively racing to develop these revolutionary supercomputers.