Quantum Channel Provisioning for Wireless Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security solutions for mobile communication networks are inadequate in providing quick and automated threat mitigation across multiple vendors and equipment, struggling with physical resource dependence and difficulty in deploying, managing, and scaling quantum-enabled security features.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that provisions a quantum communication channel on-demand between a wireless access point and a mobile core network using quantum entangled particles, enabling enhanced security by migrating communication sessions to a quantum secure path under joint control of a classical SDN and a Quantum Resource Manager.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If quantum communication channels are deployed to enhance security, then security level is improved, but device complexity and difficulty of deployment increase
Solution Approach 1:
A Quantum Resource Manager (QRM) is introduced as an intermediary component that manages quantum communication resources, handles channel provisioning, and coordinates between quantum and classical network elements. This intermediary abstracts the complexity of quantum operations from end systems while maintaining high security levels through centralized resource management and automated channel provisioning.
2Adaptability or versatility
If quantum communication channels are provisioned on-demand, then adaptability is improved, but response time and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-provisions quantum communication channels and prepares quantum resources in advance before they are actually needed. The Quantum Resource Manager maintains ready-to-use quantum channels and entangled particle pairs, so when security threats are detected or enhanced security is required, the channels can be activated immediately without time-consuming setup procedures.
3Reliability
If quantum entangled particles are used for secure transmission, then security is improved, but ease of operation and scalability worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The quantum communication system implements self-service mechanisms where the Quantum Resource Manager automatically monitors security conditions, detects when quantum channels are needed, provisions appropriate quantum resources, and manages the entire quantum communication lifecycle without manual intervention. This automation maintains high security through quantum entanglement while simplifying operations through intelligent self-management.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach provides real-time, enhanced security for mobile communication sessions by leveraging quantum entanglement for secure data transmission, addressing the limitations of existing solutions by enabling quick threat mitigation and scalable, vendor-agnostic security without rejoining networks that may pose further threats.
Implementation Method 1
a quantum communication channel adapted to transport information via qubits is provisioned between the wireless access point and the mobility core network. Information is exchanged between the wireless access point and the mobility core network via the qubits of the quantum communication channel
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AI summary
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, monitoring a security status of a wireless communication session comprising a back-haul link supporting a classical communication channel between a wireless access point and a wireless mobility core network. The classical communication channel is adapted to transport underlying data of the wireless communication session and, responsive to determining a change in the security status, associating with the wireless communication session a quantum communication channel adapted to transport information via qubits. Information is exchanged between the wireless access point and the mobility core network via the qubits of the quantum communication channel, wherein the exchanging of the information via the qubits enhances a security level of the wireless communication session in view of a perceived threat. Other embodiments are disclosed.