Fix Procurement First: The Cheapest PQC Migration Move You Can Make
This is the third post in a series on post-quantum migration for state and local government, based on a talk I gave at PA TechCon 2026. The first post covers the full migration plan. The second explains why the trust integrity threat (TNFL) should set your calendar. This one is about the cheapest thing on the entire list. Every migration conversation I have with a government agency eventually arrives at the same obstacle: “There is no budget this fiscal year.” The answer is always the same. The highest-leverage move you can make for post-quantum readiness does not require budget. It requires a paragraph in your solicitation templates. ...