A recent executive order signed by President Trump mandates the federal transition to post-quantum cryptography by 2030, underscoring the growing concern over potential future cryptographic attacks. This move aims to maintain a strategic advantage in quantum computing and cybersecurity, with expanded investments in counterintelligence and infrastructure protections. The order reflects a sense of urgency in preparing for a post-quantum world, where current cryptographic systems may be vulnerable to quantum computer-based attacks. Specifically, the transition will require the adoption of new cryptographic standards and protocols, such as those resistant to quantum computer-based attacks, like lattice-based and code-based cryptography1. This shift will have significant implications for compliance requirements, particularly for entities like Intel, which will need to adapt to new regulatory frameworks. The accelerated timeline for post-quantum security adoption matters to practitioners because it creates an opportunity for early assessors to gain a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.