Module #1 Introduction to Quantum Cryptography Overview of quantum cryptography, its principles, and importance in secure communication
Module #2 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Fundamentals Understanding the basics of QKD, including BB84 protocol, entanglement, and key exchange
Module #3 Security Proofs for QKD Exploring the mathematical proofs of security for QKD, including unconditional security and trusted devices
Module #4 Practical QKD Systems Implementation aspects of QKD systems, including photon sources, detectors, and classical post-processing
Module #5 Channel Attacks on QKD Understanding various types of channel attacks, including beam-splitting attacks and amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) attacks
Module #6 Detector Attacks on QKD Exploring detector-based attacks, including blinding attacks and time-of-arrival attacks
Module #7 Side-Channel Attacks on QKD Identifying and mitigating side-channel attacks, including thermal and optical attacks
Module #8 Quantum Hacking:Attacks and Countermeasures Understanding quantum hacking, including quantum computers and cryptanalysis, and corresponding countermeasures
Module #9 Cryptanalysis of QKD Protocols Analyzing various attacks on QKD protocols, including photon-number-splitting attacks and multiphoton attacks
Module #10 Key Exchange and Authentication Understanding key exchange protocols and authentication mechanisms for QKD-based systems
Module #11 Implementing Secure Keys:Key Distillation and Error Correction Exploring key distillation and error correction techniques for secure key exchange
Module #12 Network Architectures for QKD Designing and implementing QKD-based networks, including trusted relays and quantum repeaters
Module #13 Quantum Key Distribution over Long Distances Overcoming distance limitations in QKD, including satellite-based QKD and ground-to-satellite QKD
Module #14 QKD in Practice:Case Studies and Applications Real-world implementations and applications of QKD, including secure communication networks and data centers
Module #15 Future Directions in Quantum Cryptography Exploring emerging trends and advancements in quantum cryptography, including post-quantum cryptography and quantum-resistant cryptography
Module #16 Standards and Regulations for QKD Understanding standards and regulations for QKD, including ETSI and NIST guidelines
Module #17 Quantum Cryptography and Cybersecurity Examining the intersection of quantum cryptography and cybersecurity, including threat models and risk management
Module #18 Laboratory Experiments and Simulations Hands-on experiments and simulations to demonstrate quantum cryptography principles and concepts
Module #19 Secure Communication Protocols:Beyond QKD Exploring alternative secure communication protocols, including classical cryptography and post-quantum cryptography
Module #20 Quantum Cryptography and Blockchain Investigating the integration of quantum cryptography with blockchain technology
Module #21 Quantum Cryptography in 5G and 6G Networks Exploring the role of quantum cryptography in emerging wireless communication networks
Module #22 Quantum Cryptography for IoT and Edge Devices Examining the application of quantum cryptography in IoT and edge computing scenarios
Module #23 Quantum Cryptography and Artificial Intelligence Investigating the intersection of quantum cryptography and artificial intelligence, including AI-powered attacks and defenses
Module #24 Quantum Cryptography and Machine Learning Exploring the application of machine learning techniques in quantum cryptography, including anomaly detection and pattern recognition
Module #25 Quantum Cryptography and Cyber-Physical Systems Examining the role of quantum cryptography in securing cyber-physical systems, including industrial control systems and smart grids
Module #26 Quantum Cryptography for Secure Data Storage Exploring the use of quantum cryptography for secure data storage and protection
Module #27 Quantum Cryptography for Secure Communication in Space Investigating the application of quantum cryptography in space-based communication systems
Module #28 Quantum Cryptography and Supply Chain Security Examining the role of quantum cryptography in securing supply chain management and logistics
Module #29 Quantum Cryptography and Governance Exploring the policy and regulatory implications of quantum cryptography, including international cooperation and standards development
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Challenges and Solutions in Quantum Cryptography career
