Secure Database Ecosystem for Quantum-Resistant Key Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current encryption methods, especially those based on public-private key approaches, are vulnerable to quantum computers and lack a secure method for distributing one-time random number cipher keys, which are essential for unbreakable symmetric encryption.
Innovation Solution
A secure database ecosystem generates and distributes random numbers of 256 to 4096 bits as one-time use cipher keys, using a block chain structure and NFC tags for secure communication, ensuring symmetric encryption through continuous key updates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If physical delivery of keypads is used to distribute one-time pad cipher keys, then security is improved, but practicality and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical keypad delivery with an electronic key distribution system using one-time key cards containing RFID tags. The RFID tags enable wireless electronic key exchange, eliminating the need for physical delivery while maintaining security through the use of true one-time pad cipher keys generated and distributed electronically.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces one-time key cards as an intermediary device that contains RFID tags with pre-loaded cipher keys. These key cards serve as a secure medium for key distribution, allowing the sending party to deliver keys to the receiving party without direct physical keypad exchange, thus improving practicality while maintaining security.
2Ease of operation
If traditional encryption methods are used, then ease of operation is improved, but security against quantum computers deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fundamental parameter of key distribution from reusable or periodically updated keys to true one-time pad cipher keys that are used exactly once and then discarded. This parameter change provides quantum-resistant security while maintaining ease of operation through automated electronic key management and RFID-based distribution.
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AI summary
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for secure communications in a communications system through a secure database (SDB) using random numbers including, one-time use random number cipher keys.