A secure key distribution protocol based on hash functions and a quantum-authenticated channel using 6DP (KDP-6DP)

Al-Khateeb, Khalid A. Saeed and Abdul Majeed, Mohammed Munther and Ridza, Mohamed and Saeb, Magdy M. (2010) A secure key distribution protocol based on hash functions and a quantum-authenticated channel using 6DP (KDP-6DP). In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010), 26 - 27 January 2010, Kuala Lumpur.

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Abstract

Security is the most tedious problem in highly sensitive communications. Quantum security is the key issue in solving the problem. A key distribution protocol based on the use of hash functions is proposed. The essential part of the protocol depends on sending a string of random characters from sender to receiver. Then, a selected hash or a cascade of two hash functions and a long-term shared secret are used to construct the key. Consequently, the session key is generated on-site by independently applying a hash function on the random string at the sender and receiver sides. This protocol requires a reliable method of authentication. Therefore, it is further proposed to use an out-of-band authentication methodology based on the deterministic six-state quantum authentication protocol that is referred to as 6DP.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Additional Information:	3475/22653
Uncontrolled Keywords:	IRIIE 2010, Key Distribution Protocol, 6DP
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Khalid A. S. Al-Khateeb
Date Deposited:	09 Apr 2012 09:20
Last Modified:	10 Apr 2012 08:01
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/22653

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