Quantum Device Optimal Design and TEMPEST

The optimal design of quantum communication devices, including QKD nodes, optical ground stations, and communication satellites, is crucial to minimize vulnerabilities to adversarial actions. 
 


QID: CM-0030
Tier: T0
Type: Quantum
Tactic: Harden
Created: 2024-03-02
Updated: 2024-08-12

Technique → Countermeasures

List of techniques where this countermeasure can be applied.

Items: 6
Description Technique

Optimal quantum communication devices design.

Non-Kinetic Physical Attack

Application of TEMPEST principles, e.g. electromagnetic shielding such as Faraday cage.

Information Leakage Through Electromagnetic Radiation

Perfect alignment of FM to reduce induced errors [Sun2011].

Passive Faraday Mirror Attack

Optimal quantum communication devices design.

Quantum Channel Dazzling

Optimal quantum communication devices design.

Compromise Quantum Channel

Optimal quantum communication devices design.

Enabling Light-Injection Attacks by Application of External Magnetic Felds