An approach for security evaluation and certification of a complete quantum communication system
| Autor: | Sajeed, Shihan, Chaiwongkhot, Poompong, Huang, Anqi, Qin, Hao, Egorov, Vladimir, Kozubov, Anton, Gaidash, Andrei, Chistiakov, Vladimir, Vasiliev, Artur, Gleim, Artur, Makarov, Vadim |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | Sci Rep 11, 5110 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: | Working Paper |
| DOI: | 10.1038/s41598-021-84139-3 |
| Popis: | Although quantum communication systems are being deployed on a global scale, their realistic security certification is not yet available. Here we present a security evaluation and improvement protocol for complete quantum communication systems. The protocol subdivides a system by defining seven system implementation sub-layers based on a hierarchical order of information flow; then it categorises the known system implementation imperfections by hardness of protection and practical risk. Next, an initial analysis report lists all potential loopholes in its quantum-optical part. It is followed by interactions with the system manufacturer, testing and patching most loopholes, and re-assessing their status. Our protocol has been applied on multiple commercial quantum key distribution systems to improve their security. A detailed description of our methodology is presented with the example of a subcarrier-wave system. Our protocol is a step towards future security evaluation and security certification standards. Comment: Improved readability and minor updates, Published in Scientific Reports volume 11, Article number: 5110 (2021), 17 pages, 3 figures, 3 tables |
| Databáze: | arXiv |
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