ETSI-QKD

European QKD standardisation ETSI.

Definition

ETSI ISG QKD key publications: ETSI GS QKD 004 (Application Interface), GS QKD 005 (Security Proofs), GS QKD 008 (QKD Module Security Specification), GS QKD 010 (Security Certification), GS QKD 011 (Component Characterization), GS QKD 014 (Key Delivery API), GS QKD 015 (Control Interface), GS QKD 018 (Orchestration). Synergy with ETSI ISG-MEC for Quantum-Safe MEC. ~50 participating organisations including ID Quantique, Toshiba, Quantum Xchange, Nokia, Telefonica, Deutsche Telekom.

Origin

ETSI ISG QKD created 2008 ; first GS published 2010 ; GS QKD 014 Key Delivery API published 2019 ; ongoing standards GS QKD 018 Orchestration under development 2024.

Example in context

Telefonica deploys a Madrid-Barcelona QKD pilot aligned with ETSI GS QKD 014 Key Delivery API ; integration with enterprise secure communication applications via Nokia QKD vendor.

Related terms

• QKD — enclosing concept.