What does "quantum-proof" mean?

To make quantum-resistant ("unable to be easily deciphered by a quantum computer").

What is a synonym for "quantum-proof"?

Common synonyms include: quantum-resistant.

adj, verb

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Verb

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To make quantum-resistant ("unable to be easily deciphered by a quantum computer").
"All this means that quantum-proofing the internet is shaping up to be an expensive, protracted and probably incomplete job."

Adjective

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Synonym of quantum-resistant (“unable to be easily deciphered by a quantum computer”).
"Researchers and government intelligence agencies are scrambling to develop quantum-proof encryption techniques, but figuring out how to export these techniques to the uniquely hostile space environment has proven difficult."

"All this means that quantum-proofing the internet is shaping up to be an expensive, protracted and probably incomplete job."

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