As billions of connected devices join IoT networks, classical key-exchange methods face a growing threat from advances in computing power and, eventually, quantum computers. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) offers a physics-based alternative for distributing encryption keys with provable security. Below is a curated set of research papers, experimental demonstrations, and vendor solutions applying QKD to IoT, smart grid, and connected-device security.
QKD for IoT: Research & Industry Resources
QKD for IoT Security Resource List
- Security in IoT-Based Smart Grid Through QKD
Kaur & Kalra propose a mutual authentication scheme for smart grid users based on quantum key distribution.
- Using QKD and ECC for Secure Inter-Device Authentication
Lohachab & Karambir present a model securing IoT infrastructure with quantum key distribution and elliptic-curve cryptography.
- Quantum-Driven Secure Chip for IoT
Crypto Quantique's QDID hardware root-of-trust generates unforgeable, quantum-driven cryptographic keys for connected devices.
- Quantum-Secured Network 'Virtually Un-Hackable'
A report on a UK QKD-secured fiber internet link designed to be immune to eavesdropping.
- ID Quantique: Quantum-Safe Security Infrastructure
ID Quantique's QKD systems bring quantum-safe key exchange to public, medical, and industrial IoT use cases.
- Experimental QKD for Energy-Efficient Software-Defined IoT
Mavromatis and team demonstrate an 18% energy efficiency gain by pairing QKD with software-defined IoT networks.