While the basic form of QKD enables information to be transmitted securely, it does have some weak points. One of them is that a malicious third party could steal the key by hacking the devices the ...

In 2026, QKD technologies can achieve FIPS 140-3 validation by operating as hybrid modules that combine QKD protocols with existing NIST-approved cryptographic standards.

Concerns that quantum computers may start easily hacking into previously secure communications has motivated researchers to work on innovative new ways to encrypt information. One such method is ...

To push beyond this boundary, the team developed a quantum repeater system capable of creating memory–memory entanglement between two separate nodes. By linking these nodes through entanglement ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 9 and SDG 16. Quantum networking enables physically separated quantum systems to operate in a coherent and coordinated manner. This ...

Quantum key distribution promises ultra-secure communication by using the strange rules of quantum physics to detect eavesdroppers instantly. But even the most secure quantum link can falter if the ...

A University of Ottawa team has developed a new way to protect free-space quantum key distribution (QKD) from atmospheric turbulence, one of the main causes of distortion and errors when sending ...

Quantum computing company IonQ has finalized its acquisition of Capella Space to pursue its plan to develop a space-based quantum key distribution, or QKD, network designed to enable quantum-secure ...

In today’s digital economy, data is the foundation of innovation—and quantum computing is rapidly emerging as both a powerful opportunity and a direct security threat. Advancements are accelerating us ...

As quantum computers continue to advance, many of today's encryption systems face the risk of becoming obsolete. A powerful ...

A laser-written glass chip shows how fragile quantum signals can be decoded with high stability and low loss, offering a new ...