An Overview of Quantum Cryptography
Ben Rothke2006, Information Security Management Handbook, Fifth Edition, Volume 3
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Abstract
† Potentially solves significant keydistribution and management problems † Offers ahighly secure cryptographysolution † Is not meant to replace, nor will it replace, existing cryptographyt echnologies † Is anew hybrid model that combines quantum cryptographyand traditional encryption to create amuch moresecure system † Although not really readyf or widespread commercial use, is developing very fast.
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