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MITRE Warns: U.S. Must Adopt Post-Quantum Cryptography Now

2/8/2025

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MITRE's report sounds the alarm: while quantum computers won't crack high-security encryption like RSA-2048 until 2055-2060, the race is on. With adversaries like China making strides in quantum tech, MITRE calls on U.S. agencies to adopt post-quantum cryptography immediately and bolster research efforts to safeguard against looming threats.

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MITRE's report sounds the alarm: while quantum computers won't crack high-security encryption like RSA-2048 until 2055-2060, the race is on. With adversaries like China making strides in quantum tech, MITRE calls on U.S. agencies to adopt post-quantum cryptography immediately and bolster research efforts to safeguard against looming threats.