Accelerating Post-Quantum Readiness Timelines: A New Executive Order on Securing Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks

The Quantum Threat Is No Longer HypotheticalOn June 22, 2026, the President signed two Executive Orders signaling that the quantum era is rapidly approaching and demands action. The first, “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks” (EO 14412), accelerates the federal government’s migration to post-quantum cryptography. The second, “Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovat