Securing the Quantum Future: Evaluating and Standardizing Quantum Encryption Algorithms
Sripada Soumya, T. Chithralekha · 2024
The rise of quantum computing poses a grave threat to current cryptographic methods. While Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) offers a potential solution, guaranteeing its security in real-world implementations remains challenging. This paper addresses the critical need for robust Quantum Encryption algorithms, emphasizing the importance of standardized evaluation criteria and it explores the limitations of existing evaluation methods, highlighting their shortcomings in comprehensively assessing security against both classical and quantum attacks. Furthermore, a comprehensive framework for evaluating and standardizing Quantum Encryption algorithms is proposed. This framework encompasses not only the algorithm itself but also the security of the generated key. By incorporating a broader range of attack scenarios, theoretical considerations, and key-specific criteria, this framework aims to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of communication in the quantum age.This research is believed to make a significant contribution to the development of secure and standardized Quantum Encryption algorithms. The goal is to safeguard critical information infrastructure against evolving threats. Existing works have placed a strong emphasis on standardizing QKD (Quantum Key Distribution). However, the evaluation of the effectiveness of quantum encryption algorithms lacks the same level of standardization. This gap serves as the motivation behind this work.