Quantum XChange and Carahsoft to Host Webinar on Federal Crypto-Agility Requirements

October 22 webinar will explore how agencies can meet post-quantum security requirements under Executive Order 14412 and OMB M-26-15 without replacing existing network infrastructure

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quantum XChange^®, a leader in quantum-safe network security, will participate in a webinar co-hosted with Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider^®, on October 22 to help federal agencies and government contractors understand and address crypto-agility requirements under Executive Order 14412 and OMB Memorandum M-26-15.

The complimentary webinar, titled “Why Crypto-Agility is Essential to EO 14412 & OMB M-26-15,” will feature Antonio Sanchez, Chief Strategy Officer at Quantum XChange, and Eric Hay, Senior Vice President of Field Engineering at Quantum XChange. The session will take place from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 22.

The webinar comes as a new U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report highlights significant gaps in federal preparations for post-quantum cryptography. Released October 6, the report’s findings underscore the challenges agencies face in moving from post-quantum planning to implementation, and the importance of flexible approaches that can accommodate evolving cryptographic standards.

“Crypto-agility is about more than adopting new encryption algorithms. It's about having the ability to change cryptographic protections as threats and standards evolve, without disrupting critical operations,” said Eddy Zervigon, CEO of Quantum XChange. “Federal agencies need practical ways to meet these requirements across the networks they already operate. This webinar will help clarify what genuine crypto-agility looks like and how organizations can evaluate their options.”

As federal agencies prepare for the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), crypto-agility has become an increasingly important capability. Yet the term is often interpreted differently across the cybersecurity industry, making it difficult for organizations to determine whether their existing infrastructure and security solutions can accommodate changing cryptographic standards. Quantum XChange is working with government agencies to address these challenges, including a recent deployment of its Phio TX-EM^® solution across a U.S. federal agency whose identity is being withheld due to the sensitive nature of its mission. The deployment brought post-quantum protection and crypto-agility to the agency's existing network infrastructure without requiring hardware replacement.

During the webinar, Sanchez and Hay will examine how software-defined encryption can help agencies meet federal crypto-agility requirements while leveraging their existing network infrastructure. Attendees will learn:

• What crypto-agility is, what it isn't, and why the distinction matters for post-quantum migration.
• How software-defined encryption enables organizations to adapt cryptographic protections without replacing existing network infrastructure.
• The operational implications of deploying and managing crypto-agile security.
• Six key questions organizations should ask when evaluating crypto-agility solutions.

Quantum XChange's Phio TX^® cryptographic management platform provides a FIPS 140-3 and FIPS 203 validated solution that supports multiple key sources, including post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution and classical encryption, under unified policy control. Its software-defined architecture enables organizations to change cryptographic methods as requirements evolve, without downtime or application rewrites.

The webinar follows the September announcement of a partnership between Quantum XChange and Carahsoft to make Phio TX available to government agencies through Carahsoft's reseller network and government contract vehicles.

Webinar Details

Title: Why Crypto-Agility is Essential to EO 14412 & OMB M-26-15
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
Speakers: Antonio Sanchez, Chief Strategy Officer, Quantum XChange; Eric Hay, SVP of Field Engineering, Quantum XChange
Location: Online
Registration: Register here

The webinar is complimentary, and attendees are eligible to receive one continuing professional education (CPE) credit.

About Quantum XChange

Quantum XChange^® empowers leading government agencies and commercial enterprises to secure sensitive network data from advances in AI and quantum computing by protecting their data-in-motion today and for the post-quantum world. Its cryptographic management platform, Phio TX^®, provides an open, secure, and flexible architecture solution. For more information, visit www.quantumxc.com.