Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks

DRIVING INNOVATION WHILE DEFENDING DATA:  Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to safeguard America’s most sensitive data, our critical infrastructure, and the digital economy that drives jobs and growth.

The Order directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the National Cyber Director to lead an accelerated, nationwide migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), ensuring our Nation and our data stay secure as quantum technology evolves. 

The Order directs the Department of Commerce, the National Security Agency, and the Department of Homeland Security to deliver clear, practical guidance to agencies on effectuating and accelerating PQC migration. It also directs agencies to designate a PQC migration lead and to transition high value assets for certain uses to PQC by 2030 and 2031 depending on the use case.

The Order directs the Department of Commerce to initiate a pilot project for PQC migration, to be completed by December 31, 2027.

The Order directs the State Department and other Federal agencies to assist and encourage critical infrastructure operators, foreign governments, and foreign industry groups in their transitions to PQC, reinforcing U.S. leadership on the world stage.

The Order directs OMB, the Department of War, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the General Services Administration to coordinate efforts to identify cost-saving opportunities in the national PQC migration strategy.

The Order directs the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to require covered contractors to meet certain Federal cybersecurity standards and vulnerability disclosure policies by the end of 2030.

PUTTING AMERICA FIRST IN CYBERSECURITY: President Trump is promoting a key technology that will protect American systems in the quantum era, ensuring defense and resilience against potential disruptions to critical systems or data breaches.

This Order is a bold, decisive step to protect the American people, preserve our economic strength, secure our global scientific leadership, and maintain our technological advantage for generations to come.

By accelerating the U.S. Government’s PQC migration timeline, this Order ensures that American cybersecurity keeps pace with emerging technology and recognizes the reality of the accelerating quantum industry.

The pilot program will showcase a successful migration by 2027, setting a clear example for agencies to fortify their cyber defenses as quantum technology advances.

The Administration will help critical‑infrastructure owners adopt the same protections, keeping our power grids, water systems, and transportation networks safe.

LEADING THE WORLD IN SECURE TECHNOLOGY: President Trump continues to set the global standard for secure technology and advanced cybersecurity in the U.S.

President Trump has made it clear that this Administration will do what it takes to make America cyber secure — including focusing relentlessly on technical and organizational professionalism to improve the security and resilience of the Nation’s information systems and networks.

In 2018, President Trump signed the National Quantum Initiative Act into law, establishing the first whole-of-government strategy for American leadership in quantum. 

President Trump was the first president to identify quantum as an emerging research and development priority for the Nation, resulting in a doubling of the Federal research and development budget for quantum in 2020. 

In June 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order to strengthen the Nation’s cybersecurity by focusing on critical protections against foreign cyber threats and enhancing secure technology practices.

In March 2026, President Trump signed the Cyber Strategy for America, defining U.S. priorities for ensuring unrivaled American dominance in cyberspace and world-class security in the midst of emerging quantum technologies.

In June 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order to advance American artificial intelligence innovation to strengthen America’s cybersecurity and protect critical infrastructure.

In June 2026, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum to bolster the cybersecurity of America’s National Security Systems and defend America’s warfighters and intelligence officers against cyber threats.