NSA Announces Post-Quantum Cryptography Measures to Safeguard National Security Systems Against Quantum Computing Threats
FORT MEADE, Md. — The National Security Agency (NSA) today announced new initiatives to safeguard National Security Systems (NSS) from the emerging threats posed by quantum computing. In line with Executive Order 14412, “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks,” NSA continues to enhance the cybersecurity posture of the Department of War (DOW) and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) to defend against advanced threats. Central to these efforts is the development of post-quantum cryptography resources to guide a large-scale transition to quantum-resistant algorithms. {Read full article here}
While there is no single prescription for energy security, strengthening ‘response capacity,’ such as by establishing stockpiles, substituting sources, and diversifying suppliers, is essential. The point is not to eliminate vulnerabilities altogether, but to ensure that there are options when disruption arrives. {Read full article here}
How AI Is Changing Cyber Threats—and Cybersecurity—for SMBs
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have long been at a disadvantage on cybersecurity. State-of-the-art cybersecurity and resilience programs have historically been expensive and pursued only by the largest companies with the largest budgets. {Read full article here}
Social Security numbers exposed in Pentagon data leak affecting millions
Personal information of millions of military-connected people were exposed in a months-long data breach at the Defense Manpower Data Center. Officials said unauthorized users accessed personal information tied to about 2.8 million living people and nearly 294,000 deceased people. {Read full article here}
Last Updated on October 2, 2026 by Jim Kimmons