Miniaturised Quantum Random Number Generators for Secure IOT and Mobile Applications

用于安全物联网和移动应用的小型化量子随机数发生器

• 批准号: 103810
• 金额: $ 3.91万
• 依托单位: CRYPTA LABS LIMITED
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Feasibility Studies
• 财政年份: 2017
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2017 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=103810
• 关键词: Miniaturised; Quantum; Random; Number; Generators

Random numbers are a critical component of encryption / cybersecurity & currently rely heavily on Pseudo Random Number Generators (PRNG). These algorithms are deterministic & vulnerable to hacking. In particular, an eavesdropper obtaining the initialisation settings can predict all possible outcomes, thus compromising the entire encryption. We are currently in the middle of two key global, interconnected trends, increasing interconnectivity of our devices (IOT) & accelerating rise in frequency & impact of cybercrime. Both trends illustrate the critical importance of proper security for devices & communications. An effective way to address the problem is to use Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG). The inherent entropy at the core of quantum mechanics makes quantum systems a perfect source of randomness. However, existing QRNG technologies are large, expensive and only useable in static environments e.g. server farms. Whilst strong protection for 'the hub' is crucial, these solutions are not suitable for 'the spokes'. Crypta Labs is developing QRNG products which can provide miniaturised, end-to-end encryption without reduction in device speed / encryption rates, another key parameter for QRNGs as the amount of data being generated & transmitted is increasing exponentially.". Funded by DSTL & Innovate UK, Crypta Labs has already developed a working QRNG prototype. Example use cases include finance, healthcare, military communications, transportation & critical. This project will assess the market for QRNGs providing input to R&D, market strategy and fund raising.

随机数是加密/网络安全的关键组成部分，目前严重依赖伪随机数生成器（PRNG）。这些算法是确定性的，容易受到黑客攻击。特别是，获得初始化设置的窃听者可以预测所有可能的结果，从而危及整个加密。我们目前正处于两个关键的全球互联趋势中，即我们的设备（IOT）的互联性增加以及网络犯罪的频率和影响加速上升。这两种趋势都说明了设备和通信的适当安全性至关重要。解决这个问题的一个有效方法是使用量子随机数发生器（QRNG）。量子力学核心的固有熵使量子系统成为随机性的完美来源。然而，现有的QRNG技术是大的，昂贵的，并且仅可用于静态环境，例如服务器群。虽然对“枢纽”的强有力保护至关重要，但这些解决方案不适合“代言人”。Crypta Labs正在开发QRNG产品，该产品可以提供加密的端到端加密，而不会降低设备速度/加密速率，这是QRNG的另一个关键参数，因为生成和传输的数据量呈指数级增长。".在DSTL & Innovate UK的资助下，Crypta Labs已经开发出了一个工作的QRNG原型。示例用例包括金融、医疗保健、军事通信、运输和关键。该项目将评估QRNG的市场，为研发、市场战略和资金筹集提供投入。