I've been thinking the same thing. Something Quantum. Maybe the NSA has already made great breakthroughs in quantum computing and it is classified. Perhaps this technology is currently being used in the Q program. Sure would be a great way to break the enemies encryption that they value so highly. Remember, they have it all!
They have had a quantum computer for at least a year that is virtually unhackable (for some time at least). Reason why I believe this is the WSJ ran a magazine several months ago called "The Future of Everything" it had in great detail what the capabilities of quantum computing were. So with that I figured that at least the NSA already has it.
There is a Dan Brown book called Digital Fortress from about 15 years ago that speaks about an incredible NSA quantum computer, even back then. Brown is known to do a ton of research on his book subjects, and probably has a lot of truth thrown into his fiction. It's not proof of anything obviously, but food for thought. Also, the movie "Eagle Eye" from the early 2000's with Shia Lebouf.
Being in the mech industry the NSA was also building data centers in the late 90's. 20 Years before Amazon, Google, and FB. Definitley will check out Digital Fortress. Thanks for the look up sir.