Information and Communications Technology and Policy

Information and Communications Technology and Policy

Information and Communications Technology and Policy ›› 2025, Vol. 51 ›› Issue (1): 83-95.doi: 10.12267/j.issn.2096-5931.2025.01.013

Previous Articles     Next Articles

Analysis of the fusion application of quantum key distribution and quantum identity authentication technology

LI Yuanzhi1, WANG Song2, CHEN Wei2, WANG Wei2, OUYANG Hengwei2, YAN Yuhang3   

  1. 1. Electric Power Science Research Institute, State Grid Anhui Electric Power Co., Ltd., Hefei 230601, China
    2. State Grid Anhui Electric Power Co., Ltd., Hefei 230009, China
    3. Nanjing Nanrui Information and Communication Technology Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211100, China
  • Received:2024-08-18 Online:2025-01-25 Published:2025-02-14

Abstract:

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Identity Authentication (QIA) are the core of quantum cryptography, providing a new approach to information security. QKD ensures the security of keys during transmission by utilizing the principles of quantum mechanics, while QIA ensures the authenticity and unforgeability of identity authentication through the properties of quantum states. The combination of the two can effectively address the security challenges brought by quantum computing and provide a high level of protection.

Key words: quantum key distribution, quantum identity authentication, cryptographic technology

CLC Number: