<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Is NSA watching this list! :-) They’ve (kind of) posted an answer to the underlying question just today. See <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2021/Aug/04/2002821837/-1/-1/1/Quantum_FAQs_20210804.PDF">https://media.defense.gov/2021/Aug/04/2002821837/-1/-1/1/Quantum_FAQs_20210804.PDF</a><div><br></div><div>One quote:</div><div><div>Q: Is NSA worried about the threat posed by a potential quantum computer because a CRQC [Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer] exists?</div><div>A: NSA does not know when or even if a quantum computer of sufficient size and power to exploit public key cryptography (a CRQC) will exist.</div><div><br></div><div>The whole thing is worth reading.</div><div><br></div><div dir="ltr"> -- Jerry</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div></body></html>