Demonstration of a Dynamic QKD NetworkControl Using a QKD-Aware SDN ApplicationOver a Programmable Hardware Encryptor

Title

Demonstration of a Dynamic QKD NetworkControl Using a QKD-Aware SDN ApplicationOver a Programmable Hardware Encryptor

Authors

E. Arabul, R. S. Tessinari, O. Alia, E. Hugues-Salas, G. T. Kanellos, R. Nejabati, D. Simeonidou.

Abstract

We successfully implemented a QKD-Aware SDN application capable of realtime monitoring and controlling a quantum secure network paired with a programmable FPGA encryption/decryption technology to provide on-demand encryption algorithms for network services between different sites.

Venue

OFC 2021 – The Optical Networking and Communication Conference

Place and date

Hosted in San Francisco, United States, but virtual on 06 – 11 June 2021