| Open Access SQOUT

Open Access SQOUT by QuDef is an advanced quantum technology threat intelligence and knowledge platform designed to help with the identification and sharing of quantum technology-related Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) and Countermeasures. OA SQOUT is intended to provide quantum technology professionals with unclassified information on how quantum technologies may be compromised through both quantum and classical means. The matrix defines and categorizes commonly identified activities that contribute to quantum technology compromises.

Please note that the Open Access SQOUT platform is currently in its Early Access phase, which means the platform and its content are still under development. Early access presently covers only the QKD technology. 

 

At QuDef, we leverage the full capabilities of the SQOUT platform, where the TTPs available in the open-access version are extensively mapped to:

  • More techniques (>90) and countermeasures (>90),
  • Detailed and advanced descriptions and characterisations of TTPs and countermeasures,
  • Quantum protocols or their categories,
  • Hardware and software components or their categories,
  • Logical modules,
  • Vulnerabilities,
  • Specific quantum communication schemas,
  • Products and actors.

This comprehensive mapping enables us to perform in-depth risk and threat assessments, security evaluations, audits, reviews, and much more—tailored specifically to your quantum systems.

Interested in taking your quantum technology security to the next level? Contact us today to learn how our advanced services can help safeguard your quantum assets against emerging threats.

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Techniques Matrix

Reconnaissance Resource Development Initial Access Execution Defense Evasion Exfiltration Impact
3 techniques 2 techniques 9 techniques 34 techniques 2 techniques 1 techniques 3 techniques
Collect Quantum Communication Module Information
Collect Quantum Channel Information
Collect Quantum Network Information
Acquire Infrastructure
Compromise Infrastructure
Compromise Quantum Channel
Compromise and Eavesdrop Classical Channel in Quantum Systems
Supply Chain Compromise
Laser Damage Attack on Quantum Communication Systems
Laser Seeding Attack (LSA)
Laser Seeding Attack on Two-Way Scheme
Injection-Locking Attack (ILA)
Exploiting Imperfect Channel Transmittance in CV-QKD
Exploiting the Trusted Phase Noise Model in CV-QKD
Non-Kinetic Physical Attack
Direct Physical Attack
Quantum Channel Dazzling
Photon-Number-Splitting (PNS) Attack
Intercept-and-Resend Attack
Quantum Trojan-Horse Attack (THA)
Enabling Light-Injection Attacks by Application of External Magnetic Felds
Phase-Remapping Attack
Non-Random Phase Attack
Partially-Random-Phase Attack
Frequency-Shift Attack
Wavelength-Selected Photon-Number-Splitting Attack
Double-Click Attack
Detector Efficiency Mismatch Attack
Blinding Attack with Faked States
Detector Control via After-Gate Pulses Attack
Detector Control by Exploiting Superlinearity
Blinding Attack Using Dead Time
Blinding Attack on Self-Differencing APDs
Illuminating and Faked States Attack on SNSPDs
Backflash Attack
Spatial Misalignment Exploitation in QKD
Wavelength Manipulation Attack in Free-Space
Side Channel Exploitation in Transmitter Imperfections
Passive Faraday Mirror Attack
Dead Time Correlation Attack
Timing Attack Exploiting Detector Response Times
Timing Mismatch Attack on Signal and Decoy States
Frequency Side Channel Attack in Twin-Field QKD
Information Leakage Through Electromagnetic Radiation
Wavelength-Dependent Beamsplitter Attack
Wavelength-Dependent Beamsplitter Attack on CV-QKD
Power Consumption Analysis Attack on State Preparation in QKD Systems
CV Detector-Control Attack
Saturation Attack
Manipulation of Vacuum-Noise Estimation
Adversary Post-Processing
Acquired Key Abusing
Denial
Destruction
Reconnaissance Resource Development Initial Access Execution Defense Evasion Exfiltration Impact
3 techniques 2 techniques 9 techniques 34 techniques 2 techniques 1 techniques 3 techniques