What are the prerequisites for Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Key Distribution?

Quantum Computing Fundamentals Basic cryptography knowledge (symmetric and asymmetric encryption)

How long is the Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Key Distribution course?

The course duration is 40 Hours.

Does Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Key Distribution include hands-on labs?

Yes, this course includes comprehensive hands-on labs.

Quantum Computing

Course Overview

As quantum computers threaten classical encryption, quantum cryptography provides information-theoretically secure communication. This course covers QKD protocols including BB84, E91, and B92, quantum random number generation, and NIST post-quantum cryptography standards.

Who Is This For & Prerequisites

Quantum Computing Fundamentals
Basic cryptography knowledge (symmetric and asymmetric encryption)

What You'll Learn

Explain why quantum computers break RSA and elliptic curve cryptography

Implement and analyze the BB84 QKD protocol

Understand E91 entanglement-based key distribution

Implement quantum random number generation (QRNG)

Identify and apply NIST post-quantum cryptography standards

Curriculum

1Quantum Threat to Classical Cryptography

Shor attack on RSA
Grover attack on symmetric keys
Quantum computational complexity
Timeline of quantum threat

2BB84 Quantum Key Distribution

BB84 protocol steps
Basis reconciliation
Error rate estimation
Privacy amplification

3Advanced QKD Protocols

E91 entanglement-based QKD
B92 protocol
Continuous variable QKD
Device-independent QKD

4Security Proofs for QKD

Information-theoretic security
Intercept-resend attack analysis
Man-in-the-middle protection
Security parameter calculation

5Quantum Random Number Generation

True randomness from quantum measurement
QRNG hardware
QRNG certification
Integration with cryptographic systems

6Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

Lattice-based cryptography
CRYSTALS-Kyber (ML-KEM)
CRYSTALS-Dilithium (ML-DSA)
SPHINCS+ and FALCON

7QKD Network Infrastructure

Quantum repeaters
Trusted node networks
Satellite QKD
Quantum internet architecture

8Enterprise Quantum Security Lab

BB84 simulation in Qiskit
Eavesdropping detection exercise
PQC API integration
Enterprise quantum security roadmap

Course Details

Duration

40 Hours

Delivery

Instructor-Led, Virtual Live, Onsite

Labs

Included

Certificate

Yes

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