Discover the PQ-REACT pilots
Discover the PQ-REACT pilots
PQC for
Smart Grid applications
Application of Quantum Resistant Crypto to Smart Grid deployments
Secure FW Update process for deployed Meters, when protected by Asymmetric Crypto, usually relies on
ECDSA-Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (e.g.: based in NIST’s P-256 Curve) in order to address the devices
limitations on processing/storage/bandwidth capacity
The Process
The FW images are signed by the Utility, relying in its Private Key, before being distributed to the deployed Meters
The Meters are responsible to verify the FW Signature, based in the possession of the corresponding
Utility FW Public Key
The Utility FW Public Key stored in the Meters can be updated.
PQC for
Smart Grid applications
Application of Quantum Resistant Crypto to Smart Grid deployments
Secure FW Update process for deployed Meters, when protected by Asymmetric Crypto, usually relies on
ECDSA-Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (e.g.: based in NIST’s P-256 Curve) in order to address the devices
limitations on processing/storage/bandwidth capacity
The Process
The FW images are signed by the Utility, relying in its Private Key, before being distributed to the deployed Meters
The Meters are responsible to verify the FW Signature, based in the possession of the corresponding
Utility FW Public Key
The Utility FW Public Key stored in the Meters can be updated.
QKD
on 5G networks
Converged QKD and PQC application for next-generation networks (5G and beyond)
This pilot will investigate the application of PQC and QKD into significant use-cases, especially related to edge
applications in industrial environments, addressing the security requirements in highly-pervasive, critical
networked environments.
PQ-REACT plans to use the low latencies and high security achieved by QKD technology in core network elements,
combined with the use of PQC at the edge and terminal elements.
By means of integrated key management procedures, supported by SDN and network virtualization concepts, the
hybridization of both technologies and the advantages of an elastic approach to edge security hardening will be
demonstrated.
Where?
The use cases will be demonstrated on the MadQCI environment, currently the largest QKD network deployed in
Europe, connected to the 5TONIC testbed, an experimental infrastructure for next-generation network technologies
and services, instrumental in the execution of many H2020, and now Horizon Europe, projects regarding network.
Both infrastructures are part of the proposed EuroQCI-Spain network, and therefore suitable to extend experiments
beyond, through the HellasQCI.
QKD
on 5G networks
Converged QKD and PQC application for next-generation networks (5G and beyond)
This pilot will investigate the application of PQC and QKD into significant use-cases, especially related to edge
applications in industrial environments, addressing the security requirements in highly-pervasive, critical
networked environments.
PQ-REACT plans to use the low latencies and high security achieved by QKD technology in core network elements,
combined with the use of PQC at the edge and terminal elements.
By means of integrated key management procedures, supported by SDN and network virtualization concepts, the
hybridization of both technologies and the advantages of an elastic approach to edge security hardening will be
demonstrated.
Where?
The use cases will be demonstrated on the MadQCI environment, currently the largest QKD network deployed in
Europe, connected to the 5TONIC testbed, an experimental infrastructure for next-generation network technologies
and services, instrumental in the execution of many H2020, and now Horizon Europe, projects regarding network.
Both infrastructures are part of the proposed EuroQCI-Spain network, and therefore suitable to extend experiments
beyond, through the HellasQCI.
Post Quantum
enabled Blockchain
Quantum Resistant Distributed Ledger for E2E Network Services
This use case will explore the use of PQC algorithms in ledgers for the establishment of agreements between various
network providers. It will focus on the development of Quantum Resistant Ledgers (QRLs) and their integration in a
network slicing framework.
Where?
The Network Operations Center (NOC) of NCSRD is designed to be the nerve center for the pilot project on Quantum
Resistant Distributed Ledger for End-to-End Network Services.
This specialized NOC serves as the hub for monitoring, management, and maintenance of the network infrastructure
that supports the pilot.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by experts in the field, the NOC aims to ensure the seamless
execution of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms in distributed ledgers.
Post Quantum
enabled Blockchain
Quantum Resistant Distributed Ledger for E2E Network Services
This use case will explore the use of PQC algorithms in ledgers for the establishment of agreements between various
network providers. It will focus on the development of Quantum Resistant Ledgers (QRLs) and their integration in a
network slicing framework.
Where?
The Network Operations Center (NOC) of NCSRD is designed to be the nerve center for the pilot project on Quantum
Resistant Distributed Ledger for End-to-End Network Services.
This specialized NOC serves as the hub for monitoring, management, and maintenance of the network infrastructure
that supports the pilot.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by experts in the field, the NOC aims to ensure the seamless
execution of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms in distributed ledgers.
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