Enhancing the Security of Software Defined Networks via Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography

Carlos Rubio Garcia; Simon Rommel; J.J. Vegas Olmos; Idelfonso Tafur Monroy

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-38318-2_42

Enhancing the Security of Software Defined Networks via Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography

Carlos Rubio Garcia, Simon Rommel, J.J. Vegas Olmos, Idelfonso Tafur Monroy

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Abstract

This paper investigates the integration of quantum key distribution (QKD) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into software defined networks (SDNs) to maintain their security even against quantum computers which threaten practically all current cryptography. We discuss the relevance of securing SDNs, the threats and limitations of classical cryptography against upcoming quantum computing, and how QKD and PQC can be used for mitigating potential attacks featuring quantum computers on both SDN control and data planes. Finally, we propose an SDN architecture that allows for end-to-end quantum-safe communications.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Special Sessions I, 20th International Conference
Editors	Rashid Mehmood, Victor Alves, Isabel Praça, Jarosław Wikarek, Javier Parra-Domínguez, Roussanka Loukanova, Ignacio de Miguel, Tiago Pinto, Ricardo Nunes, Michela Ricca
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	42
Pages	428-437
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-031-38318-2
ISBN (Print)	978-3-031-38317-5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38318-2_42
Publication status	Published - Jul 2023
Event	20th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, DCAI 2023 - University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal Duration: 12 Jul 2023 → 14 Jul 2023 Conference number: 20 https://www.dcai-conference.net/

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, LNNS
Publisher	Springer
Volume	741
ISSN (Print)	2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)	2367-3389

Conference

Conference	20th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, DCAI 2023
Abbreviated title	DCAI 2023
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Guimarães
Period	12/07/23 → 14/07/23
Internet address	https://www.dcai-conference.net/

Funding

This work was supported by the EC H2020 MSCA ITN-ETN IoTalentum (GA 953442) project and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK), as part of the Quantum Delta NL programme.

Funders	Funder number
Marie Skłodowska‐Curie	GA 953442
Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat

Keywords

SDN
QKD
PQC
Security
Control plane
Data plane

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Rubio Garcia, C., Rommel, S., Vegas Olmos, J. J., & Tafur Monroy, I. (2023). Enhancing the Security of Software Defined Networks via Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography. In R. Mehmood, V. Alves, I. Praça, J. Wikarek, J. Parra-Domínguez, R. Loukanova, I. de Miguel, T. Pinto, R. Nunes, & M. Ricca (Eds.), Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Special Sessions I, 20th International Conference (pp. 428-437). (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, LNNS; Vol. 741). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38318-2_42

Rubio Garcia, Carlos ; Rommel, Simon ; Vegas Olmos, J.J. et al. / Enhancing the Security of Software Defined Networks via Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography. Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Special Sessions I, 20th International Conference. editor / Rashid Mehmood ; Victor Alves ; Isabel Praça ; Jarosław Wikarek ; Javier Parra-Domínguez ; Roussanka Loukanova ; Ignacio de Miguel ; Tiago Pinto ; Ricardo Nunes ; Michela Ricca. Springer, 2023. pp. 428-437 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, LNNS).

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Rubio Garcia, C , Rommel, S, Vegas Olmos, JJ & Tafur Monroy, I 2023, Enhancing the Security of Software Defined Networks via Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography. in R Mehmood, V Alves, I Praça, J Wikarek, J Parra-Domínguez, R Loukanova, I de Miguel, T Pinto, R Nunes & M Ricca (eds), Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Special Sessions I, 20th International Conference. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, LNNS, vol. 741, Springer, pp. 428-437, 20th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, DCAI 2023, Guimarães, Portugal, 12/07/23. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38318-2_42

Enhancing the Security of Software Defined Networks via Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography. / Rubio Garcia, Carlos ; Rommel, Simon; Vegas Olmos, J.J. et al.
Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Special Sessions I, 20th International Conference. ed. / Rashid Mehmood; Victor Alves; Isabel Praça; Jarosław Wikarek; Javier Parra-Domínguez; Roussanka Loukanova; Ignacio de Miguel; Tiago Pinto; Ricardo Nunes; Michela Ricca. Springer, 2023. p. 428-437 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, LNNS; Vol. 741).

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Enhancing the Security of Software Defined Networks via Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography

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