Quantum key distribution (QKD) constitutes a symmetric secret key negotiation protocol
capable of maintaining information-theoretic security. Given the recent advances in QKD …

Increasing incidents of cyber attacks and evolution of quantum computing poses challenges
to secure existing information and communication technologies infrastructure. In recent …

Quantum secure direct communication (QSDC) is an important branch of quantum
communication that is capable of directly transmitting secret messages over a quantum …

In quantum key distribution‐secured optical networks (QKD‐ONs), constrained network
resources limit the success probability of QKD lightpath requests (QLRs). Thus, the selection …

The evolution of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) promises improvements in
our travel experience and the potential to enhance road safety and reduce environmental …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) can ensure information security between two remote
parties. To commercialise QKD technology successfully, it should be integrated with dense …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) provides a potent solution to securely distribute keys for two
parties. However, QKD itself is vulnerable to denial of service (DoS) attacks. A flexible and …

The Internet of things (IoT) drives an exponential surge in computing and communication
devices. Consequently, it triggers capacity, coverage, interference, latency, and security …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a promising solution to protect data transmission in
optical networks against security breaches. Hence, several studies have paid attention on …

In QKD‐enabled optical networks (QKD‐enabled ONs), fragmentation is one of the serious
issues which can be mitigated through appropriate management of network resources …