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Security considerations for quantum key distribution networks

 

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ABSTRACT

STANDARD DOCUMENT

This Technical Report provides security considerations for quantum key distribution (QKD) network. It describes the following:

  • Introduction to the QKD network (QKDN);
  • Security considerations in communications between the QKD systems and (cryptographic) applications;
  • Security considerations in communications between QKD systems and management (and monitoring) systems; and
  • Standardization issues and suggestions for future works.
XSTR-SEC-QKD (Technical Report)

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