AP19675961– Development and research of keys distribution protocols based on quantum properties
Project goal: development and research of a quantum key distribution protocol for use in domestic information security systems.
Relevance of the project: Quantum key distribution protocols use the laws of quantum theory, which are dictated by nature, and not by number theory. The postulates of quantum theory state that before measurement, a particle, such as a photon, can exist in a continuum of states, taking on one specific value at the time of measurement. The impossibility of cloning an arbitrary quantum state and the inability to reliably distinguish between non-orthogonal quantum states make quantum cryptography resistant to eavesdropping on messages transmitted over quantum communication channels, since an attacker, having measured the state, will certainly introduce a disturbance into the system, which will be detected by the recipient.
Today, in the Republic of Kazakhstan there is no standard for an algorithm/protocol for quantum key distribution. In the Republic of Kazakhstan, to generate cryptographic keys for the RSA algorithm, the Diffie-Hellman protocol is used, based on the complexity of solving factorization and discrete logarithm problems, which are not resistant to quantum attacks.
In this regard, the development and research of new protocols for quantum key distribution is of particular relevance and demand.
Scientific supervisor: PhD, associate professor of the department of СPaSI Yenlik Yerikovna Begimbayeva
Results obtained: Within the project, new quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols for decentralized multi-user networks were developed and thoroughly investigated. The proposed DQKDP and HQKD-MUP protocols were implemented in software and validated through simulation and experimental studies. An insider-resistant protocol based on a multi-level trust architecture was also developed, significantly enhancing network security. The results demonstrated high scalability, robustness, and reliability of the proposed solutions. The developed approaches reduce infrastructure costs while improving information security in quantum communication systems. The findings exhibit strong scientific novelty and high practical relevance for advancing quantum cryptography.
List of publications with links to them
- Begimbayeva Y., Zhaxalykov T.M. Quantum Key Distribution Protocols Based on Heisenberg’s Uncertainty // University Proceedings, 2023, №1 (90), pp. 423–429.
https://doi.org/10.52209/1609-1825_2023_1_423 - Begimbayeva Y., Zhaxalykov T.M., Ussatova O.A. Investigation of Strength of E91 Quantum Key Distribution Protocol // 19th International Asian School-Seminar on Optimization Problems of Complex Systems (OPCS), 2023, pp. 10–13.
https://doi.org/10.1109/OPCS59592.2023.10275771 - Begimbayeva Y., Zhaxalykov T.M., Makarov M.V., Ussatova O.A. Review and Comparison of Quantum Key Distribution Protocols Based on Quantum Teleportation // Journal of Harbin Engineering University, Vol. 44 No. 12 (2023), pp. 414–420.
https://harbinengineeringjournal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/2186 - Begimbayeva Y., Zhaxalykov T.M., Arshidinova M.T. Investigation and Implementation of E91 Quantum Key Distribution Protocol // VIII International Scientific-Practical Conference “Informatics and Applied Mathematics”, Almaty, 2023, pp. 299–304.
- Begimbayeva Y., Zhaxalykov T.M., Makarov M.V., Ussatova O.A., Tynymbayev S., Temirbekova Zh. Development of a Hybrid Quantum Key Distribution Concept for Multi-User Networks // International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), 15(9), 2024, pp. 409–415.
http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0150940
https://thesai.org/Publications/ViewPaper?Volume=15&Issue=9&Code=ijacsa&SerialNo=40 - Begimbayeva Y., Ussatova O.A., Zhaxalykov T.M., Akhtanov A.A., Pashkevich R.S., Arshidinova M.T. Development of Superposition-Based Quantum Key Distribution Protocol in Decentralized Full-Mesh Networks // Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 6(9(132)), 2024, pp. 39–46.
https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2024.318588 - Begimbayeva Y., Zhaxalykov T.M., Akhtanov A.A., Pashkevich R.S., Ussatova O.A. Centerless Quantum Key Distribution Protocol Based on Superposition // Problems of Complex Systems Optimization: XX International Asian School-Seminar Materials, Almaty, 2024, pp. 131–135.
- Begimbayeva Y., Zhaxalykov T.M., Akhtanov A.A., Pashkevich R.S., Ussatova O.A., Arshidinova M.T. Implementation of a Decentralized Quantum Key Distribution Protocol Based on Superposition // IX International Scientific-Practical Conference “Informatics and Applied Mathematics” dedicated to 90th Anniversary of KazNU, Almaty, 2024, pp. 808–822.
https://conf.iict.kz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/collection_CSAM_IX_2024.pdf - Begimbayeva Y., Zhaxalykov T.M., Makarov M.V., Ussatova O.A. Hybrid QKD Approach for Multi-User Quantum Networks: Practical Concept // 20th International Asian School-Seminar on Optimization Problems of Complex Systems (OPCS), 2024, pp. 44–48.
https://doi.org/10.1109/OPCS63516.2024.10720438
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10720438 - Begimbayeva Y., Zhaxalykov T.M., Akhtanov A.A., Pashkevich R.S., Arshidinova M.T. Centerless Quantum Key Distribution Protocol based on Superposition // 20th International Asian School-Seminar on Optimization Problems of Complex Systems (OPCS), 2024, pp. 7–11.
https://doi.org/10.1109/OPCS63516.2024.10720385
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10720385 - Begimbayeva Y., Ospanov Zh., Gorlov L., Ibrayev R., Ussatova O.A. Approaches to Developing Key Distribution Protocols Based on Quantum Key Distribution // Journal of Electrical Systems, Vol. 20 No. 7s, 2024, pp. 2323–2330.
https://doi.org/10.52783/jes.3968
https://journal.esrgroups.org/jes/article/view/3968 - Begimbayeva Y., Zhaxalykov T.M., Akhtanov A.A., Pashkevich R.S., Ussatova O.A., Arshidinova M.T. Design of a QKD Protocol Resistant to Insider Attacks in Fully Connected Decentralized Networks // Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 4(9(136)), 2025, pp. 43–50.
https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2025.337992 - Akhtanov A.A., Pashkevich R.S., Zhaxalykov T.M., Begimbayeva Y., Ussatova O.A. Methodology for Designing Insider-Attack-Resistant Quantum Key Distribution Protocols // X International Scientific-Practical Conference “Informatics and Applied Mathematics”, Almaty, 2025, pp. 378–381.
- Begimbayeva Y., Zhaxalykov T.M., Pashkevich R.S., Akhtanov A.A. Methods and Protocols of Quantum Key Distribution: Architecture, Security and Practical Implementations: Monograph. – Almaty: IICT, 2025. – 127 pp.
Patents
Авторское свидетельство «Программа протокола квантового распределения ключа BBM92 Quant 1.0 для электронной вычислительной машины», № 49476, Жаксалыков Темирлан Мирамбекович, Ахтанов Амир Ардакович, Пашкевич Руслан Сергеевич, Бегимбаева Енлик Ериковна