Tag: Quantum

Besides the mere generation of quantum-safe keys by Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), the further procedure with the keys, such as storage, management, and distribution to the target applications just in time, also plays a major role in the ongoing security. Often, this equally important field is stil...

The Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) has limits, especially regarding distances. However, general useability has been shown in the context of large (scientific) testbeds. International standards are available. There already exist products that are suitable for normal operational/technical environments...

The ongoing development of quantum computers affects the security of currently used encryption and authentication schemes. Therefore, this document presents 'Post Quantum Cryptography' (PQC) and 'Quantum Key Distribution' (QKD). PQC describes software based approaches for quantum safe encryption and...

Before a new technology can be commercially used on a large scale, first some practical experience has to be obtained. This is usually done in testbeds, where commercial hardware is used under realistic conditions. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) facilitates the generation of common secret random nu...

Despite some issues there already exist practical considerations and network realizations especially regarding Metropolitan Area Networks. In the fifth part (videos 38-52) the tutorial, presents aspects regarding the coexistence with classical data and selected testbeds, including the entanglement b...

Next to the generation of quantum keys, e.g. for single-use password, their use to setup secured networks is an important topic. In the fourth part (videos 28-37) the tutorials explains how quantum secured networks are set up and presents security strategies and how keys are distributed in the netwo...

Since repeating in quantum networks is not ready for operation anytime soon, a more modest approach is needed for network construction. The remedy is smaller-scale and more tightly meshed networks in the 100 km range. This places higher demands on security and performance, especially for key generat...