Netherlands PQC Migration Handbook (AIVD, CWI, TNO, 2nd Edition 2024)
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Netherlands PQC Migration Handbook (AIVD, CWI, TNO, 2nd Edition 2024) QKD: Give priority to PQC and do not rely on quantum key distribution

In line with the Dutch, French, German, Swedish, US and UK security agencies, the organisation gives the move to post-quantum cryptography priority over quantum key distribution and, for now, does not rely on the security of QKD solutions: QKD only distributes keys and itself needs cryptographic authentication, lacks thorough standardisation and satisfactory security proofs, is limited in distance so longer links need trusted relays that see the plaintext, and needs costly dedicated hardware that adds attack vectors. The handbook notes that the European Commission has not excluded QKD.

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