Australia: Guidance on post-quantum cryptography vendor readiness assessment
Progress
Current status
adopted
16 Jul 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Signals Directorate issued guidance on post-quantum cryptography vendor readiness assessment
On 16 July 2026, the Signals Directorate issued guidance to support organisations in assessing third-party vendor readiness for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) transition. The guidance is directed at stakeholders responsible for assessing suppliers …
Event type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body