General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today that it has joined the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Building Block Consortium. As the first systems integrator to join this consortium, GDIT will work alongside leading industry, government and academic organizations from around the world to address the threats posed by quantum computing.
The rise of quantum computing threatens to compromise the encryption methods currently used to protect our most sensitive data and systems widely used today. In response, NIST has spearheaded efforts to develop new quantum-resistant algorithms and technologies. The consortium will focus on developing practical solutions and tools that help organizations migrate to PQC, ensuring that critical digital information remains protected against future quantum-enabled threats.
As a consortium member, GDIT will bring decades of expertise in managing and securing large-scale cryptographic systems, providing critical insights across the entire PQC lifecycle – from risk assessment and system discovery to migration and long-term management. GDIT’s Tidal PQC Digital Accelerator will play a pivotal role in helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, prioritize cryptographic risks and accelerate the adoption of post-quantum cryptographic solutions. The company will also leverage its extensive network of cyber partnerships with hardware and software vendors to align industry capabilities with NIST’s standards for PQC adoption.
“The urgency of securing sensitive digital data has never been greater,” said Ben Gianni, GDIT���s senior vice president and chief technology officer. “The threat of adversaries using quantum computing to decrypt sensitive data, even years after it has been recorded, means we must start the migration to post-quantum cryptography today. At GDIT, we’ve been investing in innovative solutions to prepare for this very challenge. We’re proud to join forces with NIST and other leaders in this consortium to accelerate the transition to secure, quantum-resistant systems.”
GDIT’s participation in the NIST PQC Consortium builds on its broader efforts to guide federal agencies through the complexities of post-quantum cryptography. As the government prepares for the quantum era, GDIT is actively supporting agencies to interpret and apply the latest PQC guidance from key entities, including the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Defense, National Security Agency and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. This work ensures that federal organizations are equipped to meet emerging cryptographic challenges with secure, scalable solutions.
In addition to the work GDIT is doing in this area, General Dynamics’ Mission Systems business unit is a leading provider of NSA-certified high-assurance and ethernet-encryption products that are widely deployed today to protect national security systems, information and networks against persistent threats and defend our assets throughout cyberspace in land, air, sea and space environments.
GDIT is a business unit of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $42.3 billion in revenue in 2023. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at www.gdit.com. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com.
