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Quantum and non-quantum-based SKE methods – An equitable analysis

Scope

This document provides an equitable analysis of quantum versus non-quantum methods for symmetric key-establishment (SKE) by discussing SKE methods at large and address their realization by quantum and non-quantum methods, addressing the SKE frameworks, fundamentals and any vulnerabilities, and equitably comparing non-quantum SKE methods with QKD-based SKEs, from a security and scalability perspective.
This document also covers combined SKEs. For example, hybrid distributed SKE (DSKE) combinations with QKD, as part of defense-in-depth and/or best-of-both-worlds strategies will be considered.