Quantum key distribution-based key exchange orchestration service
US11711210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/1052
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a secure computing system comprises a key generation sub-system configured to generate cryptographic keys and corresponding key labels for distribution to computer clusters, each computer cluster including a plurality of respective endpoints, a plurality of quantum key distribution (QKD) devices connected via respective optical fiber connections, and configured to securely distribute the generated cryptographic keys among the computer clusters, and a key orchestration sub-system configured to manage caching of the cryptographic keys in advance of receiving key requests from applications running on ones of the endpoints, and provide respective ones of the cryptographic keys to the applications to enable secure communication among the applications.
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