# Post-Quantum Security Market Expands

MarketsandMarkets projects the cryptography market will grow from $0.60 billion in 2026 to $3.80 billion by 2031, a 44.5% compound annual growth rate, citing investment in quantum-safe security and regulatory focus. The forecast points to potential work for federal contractors in cryptographic asset discovery, migration planning, adaptable software, hardware security modules, key management, secure communications, and implementation services; it does not identify a specific government solicitation or award.

- Contractors can assess capabilities and offerings in the identified service areas as potential responses to future demand for quantum-safe security.
- The forecast signals a growing market, but does not confirm federal funding, agency requirements, or a procurement timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. government

### Sources
- [Post-quantum Security Market Will Hit $3.8 Billion By 2031 From MarketsandMarkets](https://quantumzeitgeist.com/nist-post-quantum-3-8-billion) - Quantum Zeitgeist