# NIST Sets Federal Post-Quantum Migration Path

NIST finalized IR 8547, a migration framework for replacing quantum-vulnerable cryptography across interconnected infrastructure, including network protocols, software libraries, hardware security modules, and public key infrastructure. The framework sets federal planning milestones for post-quantum cryptography (PQC): key-establishment adoption by December 31, 2030, digital-signature adoption by December 31, 2031, and a broader federal migration goal of 2035. The first milestone is just over four years away, and hardware redesign and long lead times make early supplier planning relevant to upcoming product and acquisition cycles.

- Federal suppliers should assess where quantum-vulnerable cryptography is embedded in products and services, including protocols, libraries, HSMs, and PKI, and plan for the stated adoption milestones.
- Agencies and contractors may need to account for migration readiness and hardware lead times in system refreshes, technical requirements, and product roadmaps; the signal does not identify a specific contract or solicitation.
- PQC technology providers and infrastructure suppliers can use the staged timeline to plan product development and engage customers on transition needs, while distinguishing the 2030 and 2031 milestones from the broader 2035 migration goal.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

### Vendors
- PQShield (PQC technology supplier)

### Key Quotes
> The report describes different use cases and says why one migration might take longer than another.
> — Dustin Moody, NIST mathematician leading the PQC standardization project

### Sources
- [NIST sets out post-quantum migration path for infrastructure suppliers - SDxCentral](https://www.sdxcentral.com/news/nist-sets-out-post-quantum-migration-path-for-infrastructure-suppliers) - SDxCentral