QKD-based MACsec Control Plane for the Open-RAN Fronthaul

Daniel A Dik Rodriguez, Romerson D Oliveira, Ekin Arabul, Michael S. Berger, Reza Nejabati, Dimitra Simeonidou

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Abstract

We demonstrate an FPGA-based architecture integrating QKD with MACsec Key Agreement protocol to quantum-secure the Open-RAN Fronthaul. This includes a protocol for key synchronization in the MACsec control plane. A key rate of 1 key/sec was achieved providing high reliability for critical applications.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 49th European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC 23)
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781839539268
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Mar 2024

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ISSN (Print)2688-2531
ISSN (Electronic)2688-254X

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