Publication date:November 27, 2009
The purpose of this briefing is to give an introduction to the possibilities offered by quantum key distribution (QKD), as well as its limitations and the main issues of disagreement between experts in the field. ENISA Briefings are short descriptions of emerging issues in security aimed at policy and decision makers and are developed within the ENISA Emerging and Future Risks program. They give a brief introduction to the topic, areas of debate and propose a reasoned opinion on controversial points.