NIST published final IR 8547 on October 27, 2026 detailing the Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards. The report maps quantum-vulnerable algorithms to FIPS 203, 204, and 205 with firm deprecation and disallowance dates. Federal high-value systems face accelerated 2030 and 2031 deadlines under Executive Order 14412.
IonQ will acquire Elisity in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3 billion to integrate quantum security capabilities with enterprise Zero Trust microsegmentation. The combination supports US federal and critical infrastructure efforts to migrate to post-quantum cryptography under the June 22, 2026 Executive Order. Closing is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026 subject to
Assail, Inc. has signed Qanapi Group, Inc. to a five-year contract valued at $4.125 million (€3.58 million). Qanapi will operate Assail’s Reaper autonomous AI platform for continuous red teaming inside its FedRAMP Class D (High) and DoD IL4-aligned cloud. In return, Assail will deploy Qanapi’s full Karst post-quantum encryption platform and FIPS 140-3 modules. The reciprocal arrangement emphasizes AI and data sovereignty while supporting federal post-quantum cryptography mandates under Executive Order 14412 and OMB M-26-15.