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International Journal of Latest Trends in Engineering and Technology

The quantum key distribution(qkd) based security enhanced cloud data center connectivity.

Published Jan 1, 2016• 1 citation
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Abstract

The quantum encryption capable of creating encryption codes that unbreakable with key distribution schemes that can't be intercepted. The power of quantum entanglement can provide a way of instantaneous communication that non-interceptable. The quantum encryption method can be implemented together with scenarios of conventional encryption methods safely. The quantum cryptography will replace conventional key exchange mechanism by using the polarized photons using channels like optic fiber cables that can provide far secure communication. The present day data centers, which using for storing large amount of data, are connected with conventional cryptography and so it can be replaced with theoretically non-interceptable quantum cryptography mechanism as described in this paper. Obviously QKD will have uses in many areas of communication between remote data centers in cloud computing, defense networks etc.

DOI
10.21172/1.74.051

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