The National Institute of Standards and Technology released a roadmap for transitioning to quantum-resistant encryption. The report, Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (NISTIR 8547), outlines the agency's official approach and timelines for moving away from current encryption systems that are vulnerable to quantum computers.
The guidance builds on NIST's release of post-quantum cryptography standards in August 2024, designed to withstand attacks from future quantum computers. The roadmap describes how organizations should migrate their encryption from their current algorithms to these new quantum-resistant standards.
The report is intended to inform federal agencies, industry partners and standards organizations about what needs to change and when. While implementation details will vary by organization, the report's timelines apply broadly, according to the agency.