Engineering:Y.3800
| Overview on networks supporting quantum key distribution | |
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| Status | In force |
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| Latest version | 1.1 July 2020 |
| Organization | ITU-T |
| Domain | telecommunication |
| License | Freely available |
| Website | https://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-Y.3800/ |
Y.3800 is an ITU-T Recommendation (computer standard) with the long name "Overview on networks supporting quantum key distribution", that gives an overview of networks supporting quantum key distribution (QKD) cryptographic protocols.[1]
The standard provides support for the design, deployment, operation and maintenance for the implementation of QKD networks (QKDNs), in terms of standardized technologies.[2] It extends existing point-to-point system, and allows for QKD networks.
The relevant network aspects of conceptual structure, layered model and basic functions are within the scope of the Recommendation to support its implementation.[3][4]
As of September 2020, Y.3800 as well as the related Y.3801 is the basis of QKD trials being conducted by Verizon between their 5G lab in Virginia and Washington D.C.[5]
Corrigendum 1
Corrigendum 1 transforms 'IT-secure keys' into 'secure keys' and makes the location of a security demarcation boundary unspecified.
References
- ↑ ITU (2019-12-03). "New ITU standard for networks to support quantum-safe encryption and authentication" (in english). https://news.itu.int/new-itu-standard-networks-support-quantum-safe-encryption-authentication/.
- ↑ "Y.3800: Overview on networks supporting quantum key distribution". https://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-Y.3800/.
- ↑ Weissberger, Alan (2020-04-26). "New ITU-T SG13 Recommendations related to IMT 2020 and Quantum Key Distribution" (in en-US). https://techblog.comsoc.org/2020/04/26/new-itu-t-sg13-recommendations-related-to-imt-2020-and-quantum-key-distribution/.
- ↑ Qin, Hao (2020-08-12). "Standardization of quantum cryptography in ITU-T and ISO/IEC". https://2020.qcrypt.net/slides/Qcrypt2020_ITU_ISO.pdf.
- ↑ Weissberger, Alan (2020-09-04). "Verizon Trials Quantum Key Distribution for Encryption over Fiber Optic Links" (in en-US). https://techblog.comsoc.org/2020/09/04/verizon-trials-quantum-key-distribution-for-encryption-over-fiber-optic-links/.
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