Reference Library
Where to start with quantum security.
Public guidance, gathered in one place.
Links to publicly available resources from government, defense, intelligence, and international bodies — organized so teams can find, compare, and act on the guidance most relevant to them.
Disclaimer
The organizations, agencies, and resources listed below are not affiliated with the Year of Quantum Security 2026 initiative or any partner organizations. This page organizes publicly available government and institutional resources for reference purposes only.
United States
U.S. Government Resources
Federal agencies, programs, and policy bodies guiding the nation's transition to quantum-safe security.
Law Enforcement & Counterintelligence
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Leads domestic investigations protecting quantum research, infrastructure, and intellectual property from foreign and criminal threats.
National Counterintelligence & Security Center (NCSC)
Guidance on safeguarding emerging technologies and research environments.
Cybersecurity & Post-Quantum Cryptography
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Publishes the federal standards and migration guidance defining the move to post-quantum cryptography.
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Coordinates national readiness for the transition to post-quantum encryption across critical infrastructure.
National Security Agency (NSA)
Sets cryptographic requirements for national security systems and the CNSA 2.0 algorithm suite.
Department of Homeland Security — Science & Technology Directorate
Research and guidance on resilience, secure communications, and emerging-threat readiness.
Export Controls, Supply Chain & Technology Transfer
Department of Commerce
Administers the export control regime for quantum, cryptographic, and other emerging technologies.
Treasury Department — CFIUS
Reviews foreign investment in U.S. quantum and critical-technology companies for national security risk.
Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA)
Guidance for protection of controlled and emerging technologies.
Defense, National Security & Federal Research
Department of Defense (DoD)
Funds and integrates quantum research and AI capabilities across the defense enterprise.
Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD)
Coordinates federal cybersecurity strategy, including the national transition plan to quantum-resistant cryptography.
National Security Council (NSC)
Advises the President on national security matters including emerging technology risk.
Federal Policy & National Quantum Strategy
National Quantum Initiative (NQI)
The federal program coordinating the national quantum strategy across agencies and research institutions.
White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
Shapes national science and technology policy, including quantum priorities and interagency coordination.
National Science Foundation — Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes
Multi-institution research hubs advancing the fundamentals and applications of quantum information science.
Department of Energy — Quantum Information Science
Operates the national laboratories and research centers driving U.S. quantum science and networking.
Intelligence Community
International
International & Allied Nation Resources
Partner organizations and national programs coordinating quantum security across allied nations.
NATO & National Security Alliances
NATO — Quantum Technologies & Emerging Defense Capabilities
Alliance-level coordination on emerging and disruptive technologies, including quantum.
NATO DIANA
Supports dual-use technology development, including quantum communications and sensing.
European Union
European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
Guidance on PQC, cryptographic transitions, and resilience for EU member states.
European Commission — Quantum Flagship
Research, innovation, and policy programs for quantum technologies.
United Kingdom
UK National Cyber Security Centre — PQC Guidance
Leadership on cryptographic migration, national resilience, and secure quantum implementation.
UK Research & Innovation — Quantum Technologies Programme
National R&D program supporting quantum security applications.
Canada
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS)
Quantum-resilient cybersecurity frameworks and national cryptographic guidance.
National Research Council Canada — Quantum Technology Research
Programs advancing quantum communication, sensing, and cryptography.
Australia & New Zealand
Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
Guidance on PQC migration and critical infrastructure readiness.
Australian Department of Defence — NGTF
Investments in quantum technologies for defense resilience.
New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre
National coordination on cybersecurity threats and cryptographic resilience.
Asia-Pacific
Japan — NICT
Quantum cryptography and quantum network research leadership.
Singapore — National Quantum-Safe Network (NQSN)
A government-backed initiative advancing quantum-safe communications infrastructure.
Resources are curated from publicly available sources and updated periodically. If a link has moved or is out of date, please reach out so we can correct it.