Quantum Security Background

Quantum Security Products

Enterprise-grade quantum encryption solutions designed to protect your data against both classical and quantum computing threats.

Quantum Security for the Post-Quantum Era

Taqbit Labs develops cutting-edge quantum security products that leverage the fundamental principles of quantum physics to provide cryptographic solutions that are secure against both classical and quantum computing attacks. Our product line is designed to meet the stringent security requirements of government, defense, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors.

COW QKD System

Coherent-One-Way QKD uses weak coherent pulses with time-bin encoding and a dedicated monitoring line to detect eavesdropping, offering a balance of simplicity and high performance.

Technical Specifications:

Protocol:

Coherent-One-Way (COW)

Wavelength:

1550 nm (C-band)

Key Rate:

~1 kbps at 22 dB loss

Range:

>100 km fiber link

DPS QKD System

Differential-Phase-Shift QKD encodes information in the relative phase between consecutive photon pulses, offering high key-generation rates and stable operation.

Technical Specifications:

Protocol:

Differential-Phase-Shift (DPS)

Wavelength:

1550 nm (C-band)

Key Rate:

~2 kbps at 22 dB loss

Range:

>100 km fiber link

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

PQC secures data using quantum-resistant algorithms that remain safe even against future quantum computers, ensuring long-term confidentiality and integrity.

Key Features:

Algorithms:

CRYSTALS-Kyber, Dilithium, Falcon

Standards:

NIST PQC Finalist (2024)

Migration:

Supports hybrid deployments

Use Cases:

Secure comms, signatures, VPNs, IoT

QRNG

Quantum Random Number Generator based on measuring vacuum fluctuations in an optical field, producing true random bits with >95% entropy at multi-Gbps throughput.

Technical Specifications:

Entropy Source:

Quantum vacuum fluctuations

Output Rate:

Multi-Gbps true random bit rate

Entropy:

>95% per bit

Certifications:

NIST SP800-22, Dieharder

COW QKD System

  • Provably secure key sharing
  • Real-time eavesdropping detection
  • Information-theoretic security

Coherent-One-Way Quantum Key Distribution

Our COW QKD system is a fiber-based quantum key distribution solution that uses weak coherent pulses (time-bin encoding) and a dedicated monitoring line to detect eavesdropping.

Key Benefits
  • Unconditional security with provably secure key exchange
  • Detects any interception attempts
  • Future-proof encryption keys
Use Cases
  • Secure data center interconnects
  • Banking networks
  • Government/military backbones

DPS QKD System

  • Phase-encoding key exchange
  • High key generation efficiency
  • Fiber-optimized performance

Differential-Phase-Shift Quantum Key Distribution

The DPS QKD system is a fiber-based quantum key distribution protocol in which information is encoded in the relative phase between consecutive photon pulses, offering high key-generation rates.

Key Benefits
  • Information-theoretic security
  • High performance for fiber links
  • Eavesdropper immunity
Use Cases
  • Long-haul backbone links
  • Metropolitan fiber networks
  • Real-time financial transactions

Post-Quantum Cryptography

  • Resistant to quantum and classical attacks
  • Based on NIST-standardized algorithms
  • Future-ready cryptographic framework

Quantum-Resistant Cryptography for the Post-Quantum Era

PQC leverages lattice-based and hash-based cryptographic schemes to ensure long-term data protection even against future quantum computers, addressing the risk of "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks.

Key Benefits
  • Long-term security against quantum threats
  • Seamless hybrid deployment options
  • Standards-compliant and interoperable
Use Cases
  • Securing future-proof digital communications
  • Post-quantum VPNs, TLS, and identity systems
  • National infrastructure & data protection

QRNG

  • Gigabit output (>1 Gbps)
  • Compact & portable design
  • NIST SP800-22 compliant

Quantum Random Number Generator

A quantum random number generator based on measuring vacuum fluctuations in an optical field, delivering gigabit-per-second throughput in a compact form factor.

Key Benefits
  • True unpredictability from quantum vacuum
  • Gbps-level generation
  • >95% entropy per bit
Use Cases
  • Cryptographic key generation
  • Secure token creation
  • Scientific simulations

Why Choose Taqbit For Quantum Security?

Quantum-grade security combined with enterprise scalability.

Unbreakable Encryption

Security based on quantum physics, not computational complexity

Eavesdrop Detection

Quantum mechanics guarantees real-time interception alerts

Seamless Integration

Effortlessly deploy with existing security protocols and APIs

Trusted Security

Compliant with NIST, ETSI, and global defense certifications

High Performance

Enterprise-level speeds and scalability without compromise

Future-Proof

Designed to resist both current and quantum computing threats

Quantum Encryption Technology

How our products leverage quantum physics to provide unprecedented security

COW & DPS QKD Protocols

Our Quantum Key Distribution systems implement both the Coherent One-Way (COW) and Differential Phase Shift (DPS) protocols. COW QKD uses weak coherent pulses with time-bin encoding and a monitoring line to detect eavesdropping, while DPS QKD encodes information in the relative phase between consecutive photon pulses for higher key-generation rates.

Both protocols offer information-theoretic security guaranteed by quantum mechanics. Any eavesdropping attempt introduces detectable anomalies in the quantum states, ensuring robust security even in high-loss environments.

  • Decoy Sequences (COW): Random decoy pulses monitor coherence and detect photon number splitting attacks
  • Phase Difference Encoding (DPS): Each bit is encoded in phase shifts between pulses, resisting intercept-resend attacks
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Quantum Key Distribution Diagram

Figure 1: Quantum Key Distribution

Quantum Random Number Generator

Figure 2: Quantum Random Number Generator

Quantum Random Number Generator(QRNG)

Our Quantum Random Number Generators exploit the fundamental unpredictability of quantum vacuum fluctuations - the zero-point energy present even in empty space. This device measures these fluctuations through balanced homodyne detection to produce true random numbers.

Unlike pseudo-random number generators (PRNGs) that use mathematical algorithms or hardware random number generators (HRNGs) that rely on classical noise sources, our QRNGs provide randomness that is Trusted by quantum physics to be fundamentally unpredictable.

Entropy Source

Quantum vacuum fluctuations (shot noise)

Randomness Certification

NIST SP800-22 and Dieharder compliant

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