Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Commodity Security Protocols: Introduction and Integration

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Commodity Security Protocols: Introduction and Integration
Alan Mink, Sheila Frankel and Ray Perlner 
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

ABSTRACT

We present an overview of quantum key distribution (QKD), a secure key exchange method based on the quantum laws of physics rather than computational complexity. We also provide an overview of the two most widely used commodity security protocols, IPsec and TLS. Pursuing a key exchange model, we propose how QKD could be integrated into these security applications. For such a QKD integration we propose a support layer that provides a set of common QKD services between the QKD protocol and the security applications.

KEYWORDS

Quantum Key Distribution, Quantum Networks, IPsec, TLS, Network Security Protocols

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