Secure communication for Europe is underway with the #TransEuroOGS project, that aims to establish a quantum-secure network of ground-based optical stations for satellite-based communications. Our optical ground station here in Jena is part of this endeavor.
We look forward to working together with our European partners on this important project! 🌐🛰️
Read more about TransEuroOGS here 👉https://s.fhg.de/TEO
Germany, Greece, Ireland and Luxembourg unite to establish quantum-secure network with the new project in the #EuroQCI initiative : TransEuroOGS. The projet consortium of partners – including the Department of Media, Connectivity and Digital Policy (SMC) of the Ministry of State in Luxembourg, @restena , University of Luxembourg and HITEC Luxembourg S.A. – will link optical ground stations across Europe.
ℹ️ Read about the press release announcing the project on https://restena.lu/en/news/germany-greece-ireland-and-luxembourg-unite-establish-quantum-secure-network
Our paper “PQC‑Enhanced QKD Networks: A Layered Approach” from QCNC Kobe 🇯🇵 is now on arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.05599
We show how WireGuard + QKD + PQC provide scalable end‑to‑end security over multi‑hop Quantum QKD networks – no trusted node, no key forwarding, no SDN,... needed – and introduce Arnika – Quantum secure VPN: https://github.com/arnika-project/arnika
#Quantum #Communication #QKD #PQC #WireGuard #ETSI014 #EUROQCI
We present a layered and modular network architecture that combines Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to provide scalable end-to-end security across long distance multi-hop, trusted-node quantum networks. To ensure interoperability and efficient practical deployment, hop-wise tunnels between physically secured nodes are protected by WireGuard with periodically rotated pre-shared keys sourced via the ETSI GS QKD 014 interface. On top, Rosenpass performs a PQC key exchange to establish an end-to-end data channel without modifying deployed QKD devices or network protocols. This dual-layer composition yields post-quantum forward secrecy and authenticity under practical assumptions. We implement the design using open-source components and validate and evaluate it in simulated and lab test-beds. Experiments show uninterrupted operation over multi-hop paths, low resource footprint and fail-safe mechanisms. We further discuss the design's compositional security, wherein the security of each individual component is preserved under their combination and outline migration paths for operators integrating QKD-aware overlays in existing infrastructures.
We have just launched the Geneva Quantum Network: 260+ km of fibre, 6 nodes, all setup and running with QKD, entangled systems, White Rabbit and very soon a new quantum clock from Rolex. Exciting times.
The initial partners are: the University of Geneva, the Applied universty in Geneva (HEPIA), CERN QTI, along with companies ID Quantique and Rolex, as well as the state government's office for Information Systems and Digital Technology.
#Quantum #QuantumCommunication #EuroQCI
https://www.unige.ch/sciences/physique/en/news/launch-genevas-first-quantum-network/
Here’s your weekly #DigitalDigest:
🧭Discover the Competitiveness Compass
⚛️Commission & @esa sign agreement to support the development of #EuroQCI
🇪🇺€9M in EU funding for the European Public Sphere: an online media platform for young Europeans
🖥️ Take part in the #SID2025
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Here’s your weekly #DigitalDigest: 🧭Discover the Competitiveness Compass ⚛️Commission & @esa sign agreement to support the development of #EuroQCI 🇪🇺€9M in EU funding for the European Public Sphere: an online media platform for young Europeans 🖥️ Take part in the #SID2025
Upcoming #GÉANTinfoshare on 25 September (14:00 CEST)!
Register to hear experiences, challenges, lessons learnt of NRENs with #QuantumKeyDistribution (#QKD) networks, particularly in the context of #EuroQCI in #Greece and #Romania: https://events.geant.org/event/1676/
With NRENs involved in national quantum technologies projects and initiatives, the Network Development Work Package (WP6) of the GÉANT 5-1 project is bringing an infoshare focused on existing NREN Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) networks, their implementations, their experiences, challenges and lessons learnt.For more information please contact [email protected] zoom link and dial-in information will be provided here before the start of the event. The event will be recorded.
#Denmark has a longstanding tradition when it comes to #Quantum Physics.
The Danish NREN DeiC is carrying it forward by playing a leading role in realising world class #QuantumInfrastructure for Danish #Research & #Innovation: https://connect.geant.org/2024/07/03/its-a-quantum-affair
📰 Also featured in #CONNECT46, the latest issue of our CONNECT Magazine: https://connect.geant.org/connect46
#QuantumCommunications #QuantumCompetences #QuantumNetworks #QKD #QuantumComputers #EuroQCI #QuantumPhysics #NRENs #Network @nordunet
Words: Marie Charllotte Søbye, DeiC Danish Government launches ambitious Quantum Strategy and DeiC plays leading role in realising world class Quantum Infrastructure for Danish Research and Innovation. Collaboration is the heart of the matter Martin Bech and Henrik Navntoft Sønderskov are spearheading the DeiC quantum initiatives in close collaboration with the Danish Universities. “We are
⚛️ With #EuroQCI, the EU is creating a pan-European network of #Quantum communication infrastructures and shaping the future of #cybersecurity.
#NRENs' collaboration is at its heart: we took an in-depth look at HellasQCI (led by #GRNET) & PIONIER-Q (led by #PSNC) 👉 https://connect.geant.org/2023/11/15/the-future-of-cybersecurity-quantum-internet-and-the-role-of-nrens-in-building-national-quantum-communication-infrastructure-enabling-robust-european-quantum-communications
Also featured on #CONNECT44👉 https://connect.geant.org/connect44
#QuantumCommunications #QuantumNetworking #QuantumKeyDistribution #QKD #Security #QuantumSecurity #Greece #Poland #Research #Education #Networking
Words: Dr. Ilias Papastamatiou, GRNET and Piotr Rydlichowski, PSNC With the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) Initiative, the EU is creating a pan-European network of quantum communication infrastructures. The EuroQCI will safeguard sensitive data and critical infrastructures by integrating quantum-based systems and technologies into existing communication infrastructures, providing an additional security layer based on quantum
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