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Securing Digital Systems: New Cybersecurity Standards Against Quantum Threats.

This law aims to protect vital digital systems, such as banks and critical infrastructure, from future threats posed by powerful quantum computers that could break current encryption. It mandates the development and voluntary adoption of new, safer "post-quantum" encryption standards. This effort includes providing technical help and grants to high-risk organizations to ensure better long-term security for citizens' personal data and online transactions.
Key points
Establishes new, highly secure encryption standards resistant to attacks from both classical and quantum computers.
The government (NIST) will provide guidance, technical assistance, and potential grants to critical infrastructure providers to adopt these advanced security measures quickly.
Boosts federal research funding for developing cutting-edge cryptography technologies to maintain strong national cybersecurity.
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Print number: 118_HR_5759
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14]
Process start date: 2023-09-27