Quantum technology is developing rapidly. Its unprecedented computing power brings great opportunities, but also uncertainty. How do we protect the Netherlands' critical infrastructure if quantum technology is used to compromise data? QCINed tackles this challenge by using the same technology to protect us.
What is QCINed?
QCINed is part of the European Quantum Communications Infrastructure (EuroQCI) and together with various partners (European Commission, Eindhoven University of Technology, Q*Bird, TU Delft, SURF and RINIS), it is preparing the Netherlands for the quantum era, particularly in the field of secure communication. QCINed's goal is to develop, test, and deploy networks that enable quantum-safe communication, including Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) networks. By implementing these communication networks, it aims to ensure data integrity for critical sectors and the government, especially with the advent of technologies that can break current encryption methods. QCINed aims to prevent data from becoming vulnerable to future quantum computers.
QKD-networks
There are currently three QKD networks operational for testing and training in the Netherlands, each designed with unique objectives and specific specifications:
- Utrecht area
- Eindhoven area
- Amsterdam - The Hague area
Would you like more information and stay informed about QCINed, the three QKD networks, and other relevant projects? Then visit the relevant page on the Quantum Delta NL website