Building Europe's Quantum Shield: The Strategic view for a Continent-Wide Quantum Key Ditribution (QKD) Infrastructure

TL;DR

This paper discusses Europe's strategic initiative to develop a continent-wide Quantum Key Distribution infrastructure, combining fiber, satellite, and security protocols to safeguard critical digital services against quantum threats.

Contribution

It presents the SEEWQCI project as a comprehensive approach integrating multiple communication technologies for quantum-safe security across Europe.

Findings

EuroQCI aims to protect vital services from quantum threats.

The project combines fiber, satellite, and security protocols.

It enhances Europe's digital security resilience.

Abstract

The fast growth of quantum computing can lead to amazing scientific breakthroughs while on the same time can be used to break today's security systems, raising new risks for existing digital systems. Facing this challenge, the European's Union's deployement of the European Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) is crucial. The SEEWQCI project combines fiber cables, satellite communications and enhanced security rules to build a strong digital shield. Its focus is to protect vital services like power grids and hospitals keeping Europeans' data safe.