QKD Sandbox
QKD Sandbox: For Quantum - Secure B2B Financial Transactions
Brief Description
The Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Sandbox establishes an immediate, proactive defence against the looming threat of quantum-enabled cyberattacks, neutralizing critical risks to high-value networks.
By integrating a Quantum Key Management System (Q-KMS) as the trusted cryptographic anchor, the sandbox seamlessly injects quantum-generated AES session keys into standard enterprise workflows-such as encrypted file transfers, video calls, and text communications-over existing conventional IP networks.
Use Cases
B2B DEPLOYMENT SCENARIO:
Securing high-volume, automated financial transactions between independent institutional partners.
QUANTUM-SAFE IPSEC VPN TUNNELS:
Establishing multi-tunnel network architectures to protect bulk data replication between primary data centers and disaster recovery sites.
QUANTUM-SECURED TRUSTROUTEVPN:
Deploying a prototype banking application that runs entirely inside a specialized, quantum-hardened virtual private network.
Salient Features
The Q-KMS provides secure storage, management and controlled distribution of quantum-generated keys - the trust anchor
between the QKD infrastructure and enterprise applications, keeping cryptographic keys protected throughout their lifecycle.
- Independent key databases at each node
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Automated key lifecycle management
- Dedicated web-based user interfaces
- Comprehensive audit logging
- Secure key retrieval for authorized applications
Contact Details
Dr. Anindita Banerjee, aninditab[at]cdac[dot]in