While the basic form of QKD enables information to be transmitted securely, it does have some weak points. One of them is ...

A University of Ottawa team has developed a new way to protect free-space quantum key distribution (QKD) from atmospheric ...

Quantum key distribution (QKD) exploits the intrinsic properties of quantum mechanics to enable the secure exchange of cryptographic keys between distant parties. By utilising quantum states of light, ...

Quantum secure communication uses quantum mechanisms to secure classical (non-quantum) communication and is fundamental to national information security and socioeconomic development. One of the ...

Andrew Jenkins has worked as an information analyst for an intelligence agency in Washington, D.C., for over 14 years. He is the author of the 2022 book, The Devil Made Crypto. Follow him on LinkedIn.

Even though large scale quantum computing are years away from being a practical reality, federal government experts are rightfully worried about the cryptography implications today. The threat is ...