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Work item:
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X.sec-QKDN-TLS
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Subject/title:
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Security framework for the use of QKDN-supplied keys in transport layer security
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Status:
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Under study
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Approval process:
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AAP
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Type of work item:
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Recommendation
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Version:
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New
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Equivalent number:
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Timing:
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2027-11 (Medium priority)
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Liaison:
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IETF TLS, ETSI ISG QKD, ITU-T SG13
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Supporting members:
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ETRI, Korea (Rep. of), NICT
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Summary:
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Quantum key distribution network (QKDN) provides information-theoretically secure key establishment based on the principles of quantum mechanics and is considered a promising technology for enhancing communication security in the quantum era. As transport layer security (TLS) 1.3 is widely deployed to protect internet communications, the integration of QKDN-supplied keys into TLS has attracted increasing attention as a means of strengthening cryptographic resilience against future quantum threats.
This Recommendation provides a security framework for the use of QKDN-supplied keys in TLS 1.3. It describes security requirements for utilizing QKDN-supplied keys in TLS, presents a reference model illustrating the interactions among relevant functional entities, and specifies a basic procedure for incorporating QKDN-supplied keys into TLS operations.
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Comment:
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First registration in the WP:
2026-06-10 10:46:26
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Last update:
2026-06-10 10:47:30
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