# U.S. Agencies Prepare Networks for Quantum Threats

IonQ Senior Director Craig Miller said U.S. government organizations should prepare departmental networks for quantum-enabled threats by adopting post-quantum cryptography and NIST-approved algorithms. He also pointed to quantum key distribution and field-ready quantum sensing as emerging capabilities that agencies may evaluate. The signal identifies no specific solicitation, funding amount, or procurement timeline, so it points to a potential modernization need rather than a defined contract opportunity.

- Procurement teams can assess whether planned network and cryptography upgrades account for post-quantum protection and NIST-approved algorithms.
- Agencies may evaluate quantum key distribution and field-ready quantum sensing as emerging capabilities; the signal does not identify a specific acquisition or requirement.
- IonQ’s comments indicate a potential market for cybersecurity modernization and quantum technology evaluation, but do not establish a formal government procurement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. government
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

### Vendors
- IonQ ()

### Sources
- [IonQ’s Craig Miller on securing against quantum threats | DefenseScoop](https://defensescoop.com/video/ionqs-craig-miller-on-securing-against-quantum-threats) - DefenseScoop