DIN Standards Committee Information Technology and IT Applications
Quantum and non-quantum-based SKE methods - An equitable analysis
Abstract
This document provides an equitable analysis of quantum versus non-quantum methods for symmetric key-establishment (SKE) by discussing SKE methods at large and address their realization by quantum and non-quantum methods, addressing the SKE frameworks, fundamentals and any vulnerabilities, and equitably comparing non-quantum SKE methods with QKD-based SKEs, from a security and scalability perspective. This document also covers combined SKEs. For example, hybrid distributed SKE (DSKE) combinations with QKD, as part of defense-in-depth and/or best-of-both-worlds strategies will be considered.
Begin
2026-03-09
WI
JT022024
Planned document number
JT022024
Responsible national committee
NA 043-02-05 AA - Quantum Technologies
Responsible european committee
CEN/CLC/JTC 22/WG 4 - Quantum Communication and Quantum Cryptography
