Information security is crucial in highly digitalised societies, and the world's cybersecurity infrastructure is constantly under pressure due to hacking attacks. The rapid development of quantum computing poses a threat, as a quantum computer will be able to break through current security measures. It can cause systems such as MitID to be unsafe.
The threat from quantum computers can be met by quantum cryptography. Here, high-quality, certified randomness is key. The security of both classical and quantum cryptographic protocols relies on the use of random numbers that are unpredictable to potential adversaries. These random numbers can be generated with a so-called random number generator.
The TripleQ project (Development, test and validation of 3 secure, ultra-fast and low-cost quantum random number generators) aims to develop cutting-edge random number generators with a high security level to protect against attacks from quantum computers. The overall goal is to develop, test and validate secure, low-cost, and ultra-fast quantum random number generators for use as key components in next-generation cryptographic applications.
