HLSAQ: Hybrid Security Model for Quantum Networks

Abstract

The idea of the quantum internet is to provide an internet technology that can enable quantum communication between any two points on Earth. Researchers are proposing a theoretically large number of quantum networks, but practically they are still far from reality Yet the aspect of security can not be ignored as it has always remained a crucial aspect of every network or device. In this article, we are considering a classical/quantum hybrid network and proposing using classical layered architecture to enhance security in quantum networks. We have proposed a hybrid layered security architecture for a large-scale quantum network to handle security requirements and a few challenges. It also tackles open problems on the way to building a large-scale quantum network and a security detail in the near future.