QUANTUM THREAT INTELLIGENCE

NSA: New National Security Systems Must Support Quantum-Resistant Algorithms From 2027, Legacy Out by 2030

On October 1, 2026 the NSA announced post-quantum cryptography measures for National Security Systems under Executive Order 14412: from 2027, new commercial NSS must be capable of supporting quantum-resistant algorithms, and legacy systems that cannot be made quantum resilient are to be phased out by 2030. The release names harvest now, decrypt later as the driver and points the defence industrial base to NSA's PQC resource hub. Canadian suppliers to US defence programs, and operators whose equipment vendors sell into NSS, should expect these capability requirements to show up in product roadmaps and procurement language.

SOURCE

National Security Agency

DATE

September 30, 2026

Why this matters for your infrastructure

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