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Work item: Y.QKDN-unp-qos
Subject/title: Requirements and framework for Integration of Quantum Key Distribution Network and Utility Network Protocols for Quality of Service Assurance
Status: Under study 
Approval process: -
Type of work item: Recommendation
Version: New
Equivalent number: -
Timing: 2027-Q3 (Medium priority)
Liaison: ITU-T SG11, ITU-T SG17, ETSI ISG-QKD, ETSI QSC, IETF
Supporting members: Ministry of Communication (India), C-DOT
Summary: This draft outlines a requirements and framework for integration of Quantum Key Distribution Network (QKDN) and Utility Network Protocols (UNP) for Quality of Service Assurance to ensure that introducing integration with QKDN in light-weight utility network protocols like ARP, DHCP, ICMP etc. does not degrade essential QoS parameters (latency, availability, packet loss, replay protection, failover).
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Gayathri MANI, Editor
Pushpalatha M, Editor
Dhanesh GOEL, Editor
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