Software-defined quantum network using a QKD-secured SDN controller and encrypted messages

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2305.12893v1
• Date: Mon, 22 May 2023 10:21:33 GMT
• Title: Software-defined quantum network using a QKD-secured SDN controller and encrypted messages
• Abstract summary: We propose and implement a software-defined network architecture that integrates the QKD SDN Controller within the QKD node. We use quantum keys to secure its communication with SDN agents while optimizing QKD-keys consumption.
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• Abstract: We propose and implement a software-defined network architecture that integrates the QKD SDN Controller within the QKD node, enabling it to use quantum keys to secure its communication with SDN agents while optimizing QKD-keys consumption.

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