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The proposed Quantum-GUARD Act addresses critical infrastructure security by mandating federal agencies help utilities adopt NIST's post-quantum cryptography standards before 2026 to counter decryption threats from future quantum computers. This legislative push highlights the urgent need for proactive migration of encryption protocols in power grids, marking a significant shift toward practical implementation rather than theoretical research.

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Senators push bill QED-C says will shield power grid from quantum hacking

Quantum ZeitgeistAugust 19, 20263 min read

Senators Coons and Rounds introduced the Quantum-GUARD Act, directing agencies to assess & aid utilities in upgrading to NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards by 2026.

Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) have introduced the Quantum Grid Utility Assurance and Resilient Defense Act of 2026, responding to the rapidly evolving threat of quantum hacking to the nation’s power grid. The bill follows the 2024 finalization of post-quantum cryptography standards by the…

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