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A Look at Quantum Computing in the Public Sector

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The acceleration of quantum computing from a theoretical to a functional reality is beginning to feel as fast as supercomputers themselves. This rapid pace of advancement brings a new urgency to preparedness. Agencies across all levels of government, as well as government-adjacent commercial organizations, are preparing for both the opportunities and risks introduced by a post-quantum world.

Federal

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes 11 amendments related to quantum computing preparedness. The focus areas of these amendments include:

  • Mandating defense-specific strategy for quantum readiness.
  • Accelerating the implementation of quantum information science (QIS) technologies across Department of Defense (DoD) operations and missions.
  • Cultivating a workforce that is fluent in quantum physics-powered systems.
  • Examining the risk of quantum computing to GPS systems while also exploring how quantum sensor-enabled GPS technologies can be leveraged in department operations.
  • Establishing a Quantum Capabilities and Competition Office within the DoD to coordinate, lead, and direct the Department's quantum technology efforts.
  • Creating a Quantum Communications Corridor to serve as a network that connects certain defense installations, national laboratories, and universities working on DoD research.
  • Identifying what technologies that leverage quantum computing can be exploited by remote systems and could enable "offensive cyber operations."

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Strengthening the National Focus on Cybersecurity

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The latest cybersecurity executive order, issued in June of 2025, aims to streamline past administrations' cybersecurity executive actions and strip mandates seen as overly prescriptive or ideological. It also introduces new guidelines and mandates to strengthen cyber practices within the government and private sector.

Key Updates to Historical Guidance

The order updates sanctioning policies from the Obama administration that allow the government to financially punish people involved in hacking activities that harm U.S. national security. This latest order "limits the application of cyber sanctions only to foreign malicious actors" to prevent the "misuse against domestic political opponents."

Cyber guidance issued in the waning days of the Biden administration encouraged government agencies to ramp up use of digital ID technologies. The latest EO strikes this mandate based on the belief that digital ID could lead to greater fraud and abuse. Continue reading →

Paving the Way for Quantum Computing

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While data is traveling faster than ever thanks to the dizzying pace of technical evolution, we haven't seen anything yet. Quantum computing promises to make today's computing speeds look like a carnival merry-go-round. This is because quantum computing multiplies the speed of today's computers by employing quantum bits (qubits), which use both types of regular computer bits--0s and 1s--at the same time. This means quantum computers can look at, process, and analyze information at much faster rates.

This speed can be leveraged in a wide variety of ways across government, including improving cybersecurity threat detection and response, speeding intelligence analysis, optimizing logistics, enabling more in-depth economic trend prediction, providing faster modeling for research and development, and more. Several programs, initiatives, and pieces of legislation have been created to support the development of quantum computing in government.
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Quantum Computing Brings Promise and Risk

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Now that we've all got our heads wrapped around the idea that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a reality and is helping us be more productive (rather than taking over the world), in comes quantum computing.

Quantum computing is based on the principles of quantum mechanics, which examines the properties and behaviors of the smallest particles that make up everything around us. When applied to computing, this means utilizing aspects of computer science, physics, and mathematics to solve complex problems faster than on classical computers. To date, no machine has achieved this feat, but experts agree that quantum computing will become a reality for the workforce within the next five years. Continue reading →