 Initiative Number: 4.3.2 Initiative Title: Implement NSM-10 for National Security Systems (NSS) Initiative Description Implement the transition of NSS to quantum-resistant cryptography. NCS Reference The Federal Government will prioritize the transition of vulnerable public networks and systems to quantum-resistant cryptography (QRC)-based environments and develop complementary mitigation strategies to provide cryptographic agility in the face of unknown future risks. Responsible Agency: NSA Contributing Entities: DOD, ODNI Completion Date: 3Q FY25 Initiative Number: 4.3.3 Initiative Title: Standardize, and support transition to, post-quantum cryptographic algorithms Initiative Description The National Institute of Standards and Technology will finalize its process to solicit, evaluate, and standardize one or more quantum-resistant public-key cryptographic algorithms. New public-key cryptography standards will specify one or more additional unclassified, publiclydisclosed digital signature, public-key encryption, and key-establishment algorithms that are available worldwide, and are capable of protecting sensitive government information well into the foreseeable future, including after the advent of quantum computers. NCS Reference To balance the promotion and advancement of quantum computing against threats posted to digital systems, National Security Memorandum (NSM) 10, "Promoting United States Leadership in Quantum Computing While Mitigating Risks to Vulnerable Cryptographic Systems," establishes responsibilities and oversight to enable a timely transition of the country's cryptographic systems to interoperable quantum-resistant cryptography. Responsible Agency: NIST Completion Date: 1Q FY25 NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 41