Post-quantum cryptography adoption and the national security implications

Quantum computers (specialized devices designed to solve specific problems like breaking encryption codes) are advancing rapidly and pose a serious threat to modern cryptography systems like RSA and ECC (encryption methods that protect sensitive data). The shift to post-quantum cryptography (encryption designed to resist quantum computer attacks) needs to happen soon, but experts disagree on timing—some say the threat could arrive by 2029, while others think it's further away—and convincing organizations to adopt this new technology is difficult because only wealthy nations and corporations can currently access quantum computers.