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20242026
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5 papers

quant-ph2026

Quantum Spectral Authentication: Entity Authentication and Key Derivation from a Hidden Eigenstate of a Public Unitary Challenge

S. P. Kish, H. J. Vallury, J. Pieprzyk +2

We introduce Quantum Spectral Authentication (QSA), a symmetric-key entity-authentication and key-derivation protocol in which a remote endpoint proves it still holds a hidden plan…

quant-ph2025

Quantum Key Distribution

Sebastian Kish, Josef Pieprzyk, Seyit Camtepe

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is a technology that ensures secure communication by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics, such as the no-cloning theorem and quantum uncer…

cs.CR2025

Active Attack Resilience in 5G: A New Take on Authentication and Key Agreement

Nazatul H. Sultan, Xinlong Guan, Josef Pieprzyk +3

As 5G networks expand into critical infrastructure, secure and efficient user authentication is more important than ever. The 5G-AKA protocol, standardized by 3GPP in TS 33.501, is…

astro-ph.IM2025

Unlocking the hidden potential of pulsar astronomy

D. Kaur, G. Hobbs, A. Zic +6

Pulsars have traditionally been used for research into fundamental physics and astronomy. In this paper, we investigate the expanding applications of radio pulsars in societal and…

cs.CR2024

From 5G to 6G: A Survey on Security, Privacy, and Standardization Pathways

Mengmeng Yang, Youyang Qu, Thilina Ranbaduge +12

The vision for 6G aims to enhance network capabilities with faster data rates, near-zero latency, and higher capacity, supporting more connected devices and seamless experiences wi…