Security and Privacy in Quantum Cryptography

Topic Description

The project is going to explore the existing security attacks related to Quantum Cryptography, such as Collective, Coherent and Symmetric Collective attacks. This project is also going to explore the existing Quantum Key Distribution protocols, such as BB84 and BBM92 and explore the possibilities of proposing a resilient protocol to protect against eavesdropping.

Skills Required:

• A first degree (at least a 2.1) ideally in Computer Science or Cyber Security with a good fundamental knowledge of Cryptography and Quantum Cryptography.
• Experience of fundamental aspects of computer science, cryptography and quantum cryptography
• Competence in mathematical computations and authentication protocols
• Knowledge of networking concepts and networking essentials

Desirable:  

• Knowledge and understanding of Quantum Testing tools, such as Quantum Key Distribution Test Set, Quantum Random Number Generators, Quantum-Safe Cryptography Libraries, Quantum

Background Reading:

A. Kumar, L. Zhang, and M. R. Singh, “High-dimensional coherent one-way quantum key distribution,” Nature Quantum Information, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 201–210, Mar. 2025. Available: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41534-025-00965-7

S. Banerjee, Y. Kim, and R. Alvi, “Quantum key distribution through quantum machine learning,” Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology, vol. 2, May 2025. Available: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frqst.2025.1575498/full