Layer-Wise Security Framework and Analysis for the Quantum Internet

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2501.06989v1
• Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:44:42 GMT
• Title: Layer-Wise Security Framework and Analysis for the Quantum Internet
• Authors: Zebo Yang, Ali Ghubaish, Raj Jain, Ala Al-Fuqaha, Aiman Erbad, Ramana Kompella, Hassan Shapourian, Reza Nejabati,
• Abstract summary: This study explores the vulnerabilities and the corresponding mitigation strategies across different layers of the quantum internet. We assess the severity of potential attacks, evaluate the expected effectiveness of mitigation strategies, and identify vulnerabilities within diverse network configurations. The findings underline the need for ongoing research into the security dimension of the quantum internet to ensure its robustness, encourage its adoption, and maximize its impact on society.
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• Abstract: With its significant security potential, the quantum internet is poised to revolutionize technologies like cryptography and communications. Although it boasts enhanced security over traditional networks, the quantum internet still encounters unique security challenges essential for safeguarding its Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA). This study explores these challenges by analyzing the vulnerabilities and the corresponding mitigation strategies across different layers of the quantum internet, including physical, link, network, and application layers. We assess the severity of potential attacks, evaluate the expected effectiveness of mitigation strategies, and identify vulnerabilities within diverse network configurations, integrating both classical and quantum approaches. Our research highlights the dynamic nature of these security issues and emphasizes the necessity for adaptive security measures. The findings underline the need for ongoing research into the security dimension of the quantum internet to ensure its robustness, encourage its adoption, and maximize its impact on society.

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