A Hybrid Encryption Framework Combining Classical, Post-Quantum, and QKD Methods

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Hauptverfasser: Raj, Amal, Balachandran, Vivek
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author Raj, Amal
Balachandran, Vivek
author_facet Raj, Amal
Balachandran, Vivek
contents This paper introduces a hybrid encryption framework combining classical cryptography (EdDSA, ECDH), post-quantum cryptography (ML-DSA-6x5, ML-KEM-768), and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) via Guardian to counter quantum computing threats. Our prototype implements this integration, using a key derivation function to generate secure symmetric and HMAC keys, and evaluates its performance across execution time and network metrics. The approach improves data protection by merging classical efficiency with PQC's quantum resilience and QKD's key security, offering a practical transition path for cryptographic systems. This research lays the foundation for future adoption of PQC in securing digital communication.
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spellingShingle A Hybrid Encryption Framework Combining Classical, Post-Quantum, and QKD Methods
Raj, Amal
Balachandran, Vivek
Cryptography and Security
Quantum Physics
This paper introduces a hybrid encryption framework combining classical cryptography (EdDSA, ECDH), post-quantum cryptography (ML-DSA-6x5, ML-KEM-768), and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) via Guardian to counter quantum computing threats. Our prototype implements this integration, using a key derivation function to generate secure symmetric and HMAC keys, and evaluates its performance across execution time and network metrics. The approach improves data protection by merging classical efficiency with PQC's quantum resilience and QKD's key security, offering a practical transition path for cryptographic systems. This research lays the foundation for future adoption of PQC in securing digital communication.
title A Hybrid Encryption Framework Combining Classical, Post-Quantum, and QKD Methods
topic Cryptography and Security
Quantum Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.10551