Bottom line: The Quantum-GUARD Act aims to strengthen the US electric grid against emerging quantum cyber threats by targeting vulnerabilities that can be exploited by quantum computers.
What's happening: Senators Chuck Grassley and Ron Wyden introduced the bipartisan bill in the Senate Energy and Commerce Committee, targeting the National Electric Grid (NEG) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), with the goal of ensuring the reliability and security of the US electric grid.
What to do: Security leaders must review the bill's requirements for regular security assessments and audits of the electric grid, as mandated by the Department of Energy (DOE), to ensure compliance and protect against quantum computing threats.