ETSI QKD Standards — Quantum Key Distribution (ETSI ISG QKD)
ETSI Industry Specification Group on Quantum Key Distribution (ISG QKD) develops standards for quantum key distribution technology. QKD uses quantum mechanical properties to enable two parties to produce a shared random secret key. Key standards include: ETSI GS QKD 004 (Application Interface), ETSI GS QKD 008 (QKD Module Security), ETSI GS QKD 014 (Protocol and Data Format), ETSI GS QKD 015 (Security proofs), and ETSI GS QKD 018 (Orchestration interface). QKD is deployed in EuroQCI (European Quantum Communication Infrastructure), China's quantum networks, and commercial offerings from ID Quantique, Toshiba, and others.
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Framework Domains (5)
Application Interface
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS-QKD-004 | Application Programming Interface (API) |
| GS-QKD-014 | REST-Based Key Delivery API |
Component Characterization
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS-QKD-011 | Optical Component Characterization |
| GS-QKD-012 | Device and Channel Parameters |
Network Integration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS-QKD-015 | SDN Control Interface |
| GS-QKD-018 | SDN Orchestration Interface |
Security Evaluation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS-QKD-005 | Security Proofs Framework |
| GS-QKD-008 | QKD Module Security Specification |
| GS-QKD-016 | Common Criteria Protection Profile |
Use Cases and Requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS-QKD-002 | QKD Use Cases |
| GS-QKD-003 | Components and Interface Requirements |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ETSI QKD Standards — Quantum Key Distribution (ETSI ISG QKD)?
ETSI QKD Standards — Quantum Key Distribution (ETSI ISG QKD) is a compliance framework from International (ETSI) with 5 domains and 11 controls. ETSI Industry Specification Group on Quantum Key Distribution (ISG QKD) develops standards for quantum key distribution technology. QKD uses quantum mechanical properties to enable two parties to produce a shared random secret key. Key standards include: ETSI GS QKD 004 (Application Interface), ETSI GS QKD 008 (QKD Module Security), ETSI GS QKD 014 (Protocol and Data Format), ETSI GS QKD 015 (Security proofs), and ETSI GS QKD 018 (Orchestration interface). QKD is deployed in EuroQCI (European Quantum Communication Infrastructure), China's quantum networks, and commercial offerings from ID Quantique, Toshiba, and others. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ETSI QKD Standards — Quantum Key Distribution (ETSI ISG QKD) have?
ETSI QKD Standards — Quantum Key Distribution (ETSI ISG QKD) has 11 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Security Evaluation (3 controls), Application Interface (2 controls), Component Characterization (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ETSI QKD Standards — Quantum Key Distribution (ETSI ISG QKD) map to?
ETSI QKD Standards — Quantum Key Distribution (ETSI ISG QKD) maps to 394 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (45% coverage), ISO/IEC 27400:2022 (45% coverage), ISO/IEC 27011:2024 (45% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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