Leidos Advances Post-Quantum Cryptography Research as Part of NIST Consortium
Shaping the future of cybersecurity: Advancing post-quantum cryptography with NIST
Three Points to Remember
- Leidos drives innovation in post-quantum cryptography to secure critical systems against quantum computing threats.
- As part of the NIST Consortium, Leidos shapes cryptographic standards for resilience in the quantum era.
- Leidos helps organizations to transition securely to post-quantum cryptography with tailored strategies.
As quantum computing advances, the stakes for cybersecurity have never been higher. Leidos is proud to announce its inclusion in NIST’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Consortium, a groundbreaking initiative to simplify cryptographic discovery, ease migration complexity, and promote system interoperability post-migration. This achievement positions Leidos as a leader in the race to secure the future, underscoring our commitment to driving innovation, shaping policy, and delivering scalable, secure solutions for federal missions and critical infrastructure.
Why post-quantum cryptography is a game-changer
Quantum computing promises to unlock new possibilities in science, technology, and industry — but it also threatens to disrupt the very foundations of classical cryptography. Traditional encryption methods, which protect sensitive data and secure communications, could be rendered ineffective by the immense computational power of quantum computers. Recognizing this urgent challenge, NIST established the Post-Quantum Cryptography Consortium to ease the transition to their post-quantum cryptographic standards. This initiative is critical essential to strengthening the resilience of mission-critical systems and protect national security in the quantum era.
Leidos' Role: Driving innovation and shaping policy
As a member of the consortium, Leidos will play a pivotal role in advancing research and shaping policy for the migration to post-quantum cryptography. Our deep expertise in cybersecurity, mission-critical systems, and cryptographic modernization uniquely positions us to contribute to this vital effort.
Key Contributions:
- Supporting the development of cryptographic standards to address quantum threats.
- Collaborating with industry leaders and government agencies to drive innovation.
- Providing actionable insights to help organizations prepare for a post-quantum future.
Market impact: Leading the way in cybersecurity innovation
Leidos’ inclusion in the consortium reinforces our commitment to driving innovation and delivering secure solutions for mission-critical systems across health, federal civilian agencies, and national security. This collaboration not only enhances our ability to deliver secure outcomes for customers, but also strengthens our influence in shaping the future of cryptographic standards. For federal missions and critical infrastructure, post-quantum cryptography aims to reduce the risk of sensitive data and systems being compromised by quantum-enabled threats while strengthening long-term resilience against emerging vulnerabilities. By supporting enhanced security at scale, post-quantum cryptography helps deliver confidence and operational strength across mission-critical environments.
Looking ahead: Preparing for the quantum era
Leidos is dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of post-quantum cryptography and help secure their systems against emerging threats. As part of the NIST consortium, we are driving research and innovation to address critical challenges such as scalability, interoperability, and effective implementation.
Our focus is on delivering actionable solutions that help organizations:
- Identify vulnerabilities in existing cryptographic systems through detailed assessments.
- Develop tailored migration strategies aligned with evolving standards.
- Build resilience and confidence by integrating advanced security measures into mission-critical operations.
By combining deep expertise with forward-thinking innovation, Leidos is helping federal missions and critical infrastructure prepare for the quantum era, delivering security solutions that evolve with future challenges.
Charting the future
Leidos’ inclusion in NIST’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Consortium is a significant milestone in our mission to secure the future. By contributing to this critical initiative, we are helping shape the future of secure systems and deliver solutions that protect federal missions and critical infrastructure against emerging threats.
As part of the NIST consortium, Leidos will leverage its history of supporting customers’ cryptographic missions to provide guidance and tools to expedite the discovery of vulnerable cryptographic assets within an enterprise, establish frameworks for accelerating the adoption of NIST-approved PQC algorithms, and create resilient architectures that can adapt to unforeseen cryptanalytic breakthroughs.
Stay ahead of the curve — explore how Leidos is driving innovation in cybersecurity and protecting critical systems against emerging threats.
