Implementation of a wireless time distribution testbed protected with Quantum Key Distribution

Jason Bonior, Philip Evans, Greg Sheets, John Paul Jones, Toby Flynn, Lori Ross O'Neil, William Hutton, Richard Pratt, Thomas Carroll

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Abstract

Secure time transfer is critical for many time- sensitive applications. The Global Positioning System (GPS) which is often used for this purpose has been shown to be susceptible to spoofing attacks. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) offers a way to securely generate encryption keys at two locations. Through careful use of this information it is possible to create a system that is more resistant to spoofing attacks. In this paper we describe our work to create a testbed which utilizes QKD to distribute secure one-time pad keys for traditional RF links. This testbed will be used for the development of more secure and spoofing resistant time distribution protocols.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2017 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509041831
DOIs
StatePublished - May 10 2017
Event2017 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2017 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: Mar 19 2017Mar 22 2017

Publication series

NameIEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC
ISSN (Print)1525-3511

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period03/19/1703/22/17

Keywords

  • Global positioning system
  • Quantum Key Distribution
  • Time services
  • Wireless testbed

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