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Title: An architecture for integrating QKD into terrestrial networks
Authors: Farrugia, Noel
Galea, Christian
Abela, Aaron
Debono, Ryan
Spiteri, Trevor
Xuereb, Andre
Briffa, Johann A.
Keywords: Computer networks
Quantum computers
Computer security
Software-defined networking (Computer network technology)
Computer architecture
Issue Date: 2024
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Citation: Farrugia, N., Galea, C., Abela, A., Debono, R., Spiteri, T., Xuereb, A., & Briffa, J. A. (2024, July). An architecture for integrating QKD into terrestrial networks. International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing, Kanazawa, Japan.
Abstract: Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is widely accepted as being necessary to counteract threats posed by quantum computers to cybersecurity. However, a QKD setup is fundamentally a single-link solution. Applying this effectively and securely to an entire network requires an overlying architecture that manages the QKD-generated keys. This paper proposes an architecture for integrating QKD-generated keys into existing networks. It presents a logically centralised design, a communication model, and recommendations, offering guidance for teams developing their QKD architecture.
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/125407
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