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The Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition: Making Progress, But Still a Long Road Ahead

Cryptography and Security 2025-03-10 v1

Abstract

The development of quantum computing threatens the security of our currently widely deployed cryptographic algorithms. While signicant progress has been made in developing post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards to protect against future quantum computing threats, the U.S. government's estimated $7.1 billion transition cost for non-National Security Systems alone, coupled with an aggressive 2035 deadline, will require sustained funding, research, and international coordination to successfully upgrade existing cryptographic systems.

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@article{arxiv.2503.04806,
  title  = {The Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition: Making Progress, But Still a Long Road Ahead},
  author = {Brian LaMacchia and Matt Campagna and William Gropp},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2503.04806},
  year   = {2025}
}
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