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Quantum key distribution (QKD) is an information-theoretically secure symmetric secret-key negotiation system. QKD stands for “quantum key distribution.” Recently, QKD networks have advanced to the point where they have graduated from the domain of theoretical study and are beginning to make their way into a few practical applications. A network is formed by QKD nodes, which can communicate with one another either wirelessly or utilizing light-speed optical connections. Any two QKD nodes have the ability to negotiate the distribution of secret keys to a large number of users located in a variety of different places. This is done to provide both long-term security and forward secrecy. Following the presentation of a foundational overview of QKD and a few developments in QKD, and in this study, we will look into how QKD networks have evolved and where they have found practical use. In conclusion, we make some proposals as to the direction that future research should go, as well as some recommendations for the most effective methods of constructing QKD networks.
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Gupta, A., Gupta, V., Kumar, D., Kumar, V. (2023). Symmetric Secret Key-Based Quantum Key and Its Distribution Over the Networks. In: Mishra, A., Gupta, D., Chetty, G. (eds) Advances in IoT and Security with Computational Intelligence. ICAISA 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 755. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5085-0_17
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