This doesn't mean that the NSA is asking the government or security vendors to avoid upgrading their 'traditional' encryption. It already has suggestions for cryptographic methods that should make it easier to adopt quantum-proof security. However, the agency doesn't want others pouring a lot of their time and money into encryption that may well become obsolete in the "not too distant future." Even though you aren't likely to see a wave of quantum hacking any time soon, the prospect is real enough that the NSA is treating it as a high priority.

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