The cyber security industry is attracting ever larger investments as technology companies prepare for an era where quantum computers can change the way data is protected.
According to Reuters, American company IonQ has announced plans to purchase Elisity, a business specialising in cyber security, for a value that could reach $1.3 billion.
The deal is designed to be realised through shares and is aimed at strengthening IonQ services to private clients and government institutions.
One of the industry's main concerns is that high - powered quantum computers may be at risk in the future of several information - defense methods.
This has sparked interest in new security technologies, including encryption systems that resist quantum attacks.
Reuters reports that the purchase of Ellisity aims to expand IonQ's skills in this market and give the company access to new customers.
However, the threat from quantum computers does not mean that current security systems will become immediately invalid. Technology development is gradual and experts are working on new standards of protection.
For businesses, the message is clear: information security cannot rely solely on past technologies.
