Quantum Cryptography

Frost & Sullivan, December 2006, Pages: 74

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Quantum Cryptography, provides an overview of QC technology along with a competitive landscape and includes major technology and market drivers, industry challenges, and analysis of adoption factors. In this study, expert analysts thoroughly identify the need, evaluate the benefits, and analyze the developments of this emerging security system.

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Technologies
The following technologies are covered in this research:

-Quantum cryptography
-Quantum computing
-Classical cryptography

Technology Overview
Increasing Need for Tighter Data Security to Drive Quantum Cryptography

Currently, communication systems are secured largely by means of algorithm-based encryption, while the distribution of the algorithm keys is done by another set of algorithms – a method that has many flaws in terms of data security. In addition, conventional data communication systems are under the threat of unpredictable advancements in factorization algorithms and the development of quantum computers. "These developments increase the threat of hacking and could have serious repercussions for activities that demand secrecy of information such as military and government operations," according to the analyst of the study. "In addition, the next-generation quantum computers, may be designed to use the laws of quantum mechanics to carry out computational tasks."

The realization of this concept can threaten the security of existing networks, which rely on classical encryption techniques. This could be attributed to the fact that quantum computers are expected to perform computing operations at exponentially faster speeds, which facilitates the cracking of the algorithms code in a matter of few seconds.

Focus on Secure Public Key Algorithms to Drive Demand for Quantum Cryptography

Currently, data security is provided by classical cryptographic systems utilizing public key algorithms. The realization of such fast factorization algorithms would make such public key algorithms vulnerable to security-related attacks. This infers that as long as integer factorization remains difficult to perform, these public key algorithms would remain secure. The technology that comes to the rescue of such threats related to data security is quantum cryptography (QC) and quantum key distribution.

QC systems circumvent all major disadvantages of classical cryptography, as they do not depend on computational theory for security. On the contrary, QC is an approach that is governed by the laws of quantum physics. "The main goal of QC is to provide a safe real time network system that enables corresponding detection of unauthorized intruders," says the analyst. "Moreover, QC technology has the ability to provide security at the highest level for applications across industries such as financial institutes, military, banking, government, and other sectors."

-1. Executive Summary
--1. Executive Summary
---1. Research Overview
---2. Research Findings
--2. Scope and Methodology
---1. Scope
---2. Methodology

-2. Technology and Applications Overview
--1. Quantum Cryptography--An Overview
---1. Technology Primer
---2. Quantum Channels--Methods of Transmission
--2. Key Applications and Current Research Trends
---1. Key Applications
---2. Current Research Trends

-3. Cryptography--Competitive Landscape
--1. Competitive Viewpoint
---1. Cryptography--An Overview
---2. Classical Cryptography--An Overview
--2. Competitive Differentiation
---1. Classical Vs Quantum Cryptography
---2. SWOT Analysis

-4. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
--1. Analysis of Key Drivers
---1. Key Drivers--Overview
---2. Quantum Computing--The Threat Driving Quantum Cryptography
---3. Persistent Threat from Mathematicians/Hackers
---4. Quantum Cryptography can Provide Complete Security Via Unbreakable Codes
--2. Analysis of Key Challenges
---1. Technology Challenges and Roadblocks
---2. Other Challenges and Roadblocks

-5. Assessment of Key Developments
--1. Assessment of Key Developments in Free Space Landscape
---1. A New Free Space World Record
---2. An Inexpensive QC System for Short-Range Consumer Applications
---3. Entangled Photons-Based Free Space QKD
--2. Assessment of Key Developments in Fiber Landscape
---1. Smashing the Long Distance World Record
---2. Hybrid Quantum Repeater
---3. Polarization Entangled Photons Transmitted Over Fiber
---4. Hybrid Parallel QKD Protocol
---5. Assessment of Key Developments at NEC Japan
---6. Assessment of Key Developments at Id Quantique SA
--3. Assessment of Other Key Developments
---1. Implementation of Quantum Cryptography in Wireless Networks
---2. Combining the Strengths of Classical and Quantum Encryption Techniques

--6. Quantum Cryptography-- What Next ?
--1. Technology and Application Roadmap
---1. Technology Roadmap
---2. Application Roadmap
--2. Analyst Insights and Recommendations
---1. Analyst Insights
---2. Recommendations

-7. Key Patents; Glossary; and Key Participant's Details
--1. Key Patents
---1. Key Patents Issued
---2. Key Patents Applied
--2. Key Participant's Details
---1. Corporate and Industry Research Community
---2. Academia

-8. Decision Support Database
--1. Decision Support Database Tables
---1. Commercial Banks in Various Regions (1999-2006)
---2. Number of Credit Cards Used Worldwide (1999-2006)
---3. Number of ATMs Installed in Various Regions (1999-2006)
---4. Number of Insurance Companies in Various Regions (1999-2006)
---5. Number of Internet Users Worldwide (2002-2012)

List of Figures

Chapter 3

The SWOT analysis for quantum cryptography
The SWOT analysis for classical cryptography

Chapter 4

The key drivers
The sectors that drive quantum cryptography
The technology challenges faced by quantum cryptography
The market challenges faced by quantum cryptography

Chapter 6

The technology roadmap
The applications roadmap

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