Prepare for the Post-Quantum Era

Today's encryption standards were built for traditional computing. As quantum computing advances, many of the cryptographic algorithms that protect sensitive government data could become vulnerable. Preparing now is essential to safeguarding critical systems, ensuring compliance, and reducing future migration risk.

Preparing for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is more than replacing encryption, it's a strategic modernization effort. As agencies accelerate AI adoption, protecting the data, models, and infrastructure that power AI initiatives become increasingly important. Organizations must first understand where cryptography is used, identify vulnerable assets, and prioritize the systems that pose the greatest risk.

Federal agencies are advancing quantum readiness and secure AI adoption in response to Executive Order 14412, National Security Memorandum 10 (NSM-10), and OMB M-26-15, and evolving federal AI guidance. These initiatives call for cryptographic inventories, migration planning, and alignment with NIST's post-quantum standards while ensuring AI systems are built on a secure, resilient foundation.

A proactive approach helps agencies:

Discover cryptographic assets, certificates, keys, and dependencies across the enterprise.
Identify legacy and quantum-vulnerable encryption protecting critical systems and AI workloads.
Prioritize remediation for mission-critical systems, sensitive data, and AI-enabled applications.
Support compliance with federal cybersecurity and AI guidance while improving cyber resilience.
Reduce the risk of "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks that could expose long-lived sensitive data.
Build a secure foundation for future AI, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.

Take the First Step Toward Quantum Readiness

A Quantum Readiness Assessment provides a practical starting point for post-quantum migration. By identifying where cryptography is deployed, assessing quantum-related risk, and prioritizing remediation, agencies can develop a phased roadmap that supports both quantum-safe modernization and secure AI adoption. Four Inc. helps government organizations understand their current cryptographic posture, protect emerging AI environments, and build a clear path toward quantum-safe modernization.