A novel approach based on quantum key distribution using BB84 and E91 protocol for resilient encryption and eavesdropper detection

Ul Ain, Noor, Waqar, Muhammad, Bilal, Anas, Kim, Ajung, Ali, Haider, Ullah Tariq, Umair and Shahroz Nadeem, Muhammad (2025) A novel approach based on quantum key distribution using BB84 and E91 protocol for resilient encryption and eavesdropper detection. IEEE Access, 13. ISSN 2169-3536

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Abstract

Quantum cryptography is anticipated to drive substantial advancements in cybersecurity. The impending arrival of quantum cryptography compromises current encryption methods, possibly compromising the effectiveness of traditional key management-based security protocols. One fundamental Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) protocol, BB84, encounters challenges when operating with fewer Quantum bits (Qubits) and bases that only support up to 8 Qubits. This limitation weakens the system’s security, making brute force, intercept, and resend attacks less challenging. Consequently, this study proposes a method to enhance the security of the BB84 protocol, to reduce susceptibility to attacks and eavesdropping. The improved BB84 protocol utilizes 9, 12, and 16 quantum bits along with two, and three bases to significantly bolster security. This allows authorized parties to eliminate the use of compromised keys. Additionally, the study implements the E91 QKD protocol utilizing the Entanglement Pair Generation (EPR) method to produce secure keys. While the existing E91 protocol ensures security through Bell’s theorem and Bell’s inequality, it overlooks the impact of noise, leading to inaccuracies in eavesdropper detection. To address this, the study introduces an additional security measure. Whenever an eavesdropper attempts to measure the quantum state, the proposed E91 protocol collapses its state from |10⟩ to |11⟩ , setting the first Qubit to |1⟩ and the other Qubit to |0⟩ , thus providing the eavesdropper with incorrect information, accompanied by a phase angle of 15π /8. This leads to a misconception, preventing eavesdroppers from obtaining useful details about transferred quantum states. Additionally, considering that the proposed E91 protocol relies on entangled particles and utilizes double Qubit gates, which are inherently noisier than single Qubit gates and more susceptible to quantum decoherence, this stud...

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: protocols, security, qubit, cryptography, photonics, quantum key distribution, encryption, quantum cryptography, noise, quantum mechanics
Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts, Business & Applied Social Science > School of Technology, Business & Arts
Depositing User: David Upson-Dale
Date Deposited: 26 Feb 2025 10:47
Last Modified: 26 Feb 2025 10:47
URI: https://oars.uos.ac.uk/id/eprint/4668

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