"Preventing Quantum Cyberattacks"

Cryptographic security is essential across many realms in which sensitive data is exchanged, including defense, healthcare, social networking, and banking, as cyberattacks continue to grow in frequency and sophistication. Scientists working with the European Union's Future and Emerging Technologies Flagship on Quantum Technologies (QT) have developed a new technology that uses quantum encryption protocols to support secure data transmissions via the internet. The QT Flagship is behind a number of projects aimed at improving data security, including the Continuous Variable Quantum Communications (CiViQ) project, where the scientists use Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). QKD is a secure communication method in which encryption keys are created through the detection of individual light particles known as photons. Studies have proven QKD to be a secure method in that its encryption cannot be intercepted or manipulated. CiViQ's QKD technology is expected to be widely used and integrated with modern telecommunication networks. Other projects supported by the QT Flagship focus on the development of quantum random number generators and miniaturization of QKD. This article continues to discuss the CiViQ project, the concept of QKD, the new QKD technology developed through this project, and other projects supported by the QT Flagship to bolster data security.

Homeland Security News Wire reports "Preventing Quantum Cyberattacks"