Applications of quantum cryptographic equipment and software solutions in the infrastructure of Latvian computing resources

Operation co-funded by EU cohesion policy (European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)) under the programme Growth and Employment - LV - ERDF/ESF/CF/YEI (2014LV16MAOP001), managing authority: FM. The source names no beneficiary for this operation. Location: Riga (NUTS LV006); Latvia. Budget: total eligible expenditure EUR 667,120; EU co-financing EUR 433,628 (co-financing rate 65%), as stated by the source. Runs 2021-06-01 to 2023-11-30. Source: Kohesio, EU cohesion policy projects managed by national and regional authorities (not CORDIS). Summary from Kohesio (English machine translation by the source): Project summary: The aim of the project is to implement the newly developed quantum cryptographic solutions, to develop and adapt the software tools most suitable for computing infrastructure, as well as to develop modern cryptographic practices in Latvia. 1) assess the speed and efficiency of data transmission based on quantum encryption using existing optical transmission lines; 2) develop secure cryptographic protocols and software prototypes for remote access, using “classic” channels for quantum key distribution on devices that will provide streaming services from high entropy and high-speed quantum case number generators and joint access to quantum key distribution centres only linked to quantum communication channels; 3) to develop advanced security protocols and software prototypes for communication between devices equipped with built-in quantum case generators.Key activities:1) Study on the use of cryptographic technologies and infrastructure possibilities in Latvia. This includes an analytical study on the use of cryptographic techniques in Latvia at present and an assessment of the capabilities of the existing communication infrastructure to partially support the transmission of pure quantum information. (WP1)2) Development of new methods (including cryptographic protocols) and software prototypes for integrated quantum and classic key distribution systems based on common quantum key distribution platforms (QKDS). This includes the development of a common remote quantum case generator (QRNG) streaming service and the development of key distribution protocol based on remote access to two or more QKDS centres associated with clean quantum encryption channels. (WP2)3) Prototyping of new methods and software to provide an additional level of security in communication between QRNG computing devices. This includes authentication of users with QRNG for generating secret keys for IC chip cards. (WP3)The project work plan also includes WP4 activity, which [shortened; the full text is on the Kohesio page]

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AI-assisted summary: The project aims to implement quantum cryptographic solutions and develop software tools for computing infrastructure in Latvia, co-funded by the EU with a budget of EUR 667,120. It runs from June 1, 2021, to November 30, 2023, in Riga. Suggested technology pillar: communication. Generated by AI from the public source text; it may contain errors and the original source is authoritative.