FVQKD: A Formal Verification of Quantum Key Distribution Security in Rocq
Machine-checked formal verification of QKD security in the Rocq proof assistant strengthens assurance for enterprises evaluating quantum key distribution as it moves toward commercial deployment.
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arXiv:2610.30645v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Quantum key distribution (QKD), whose security is derived from quantum mechanics rather than computational assumptions, is moving into standardization and commercial deployment. Yet its security guarantees rest on technically delicate proofs checked by hand. Formal verification closes this gap, establishing a two-factor assurance: unconditional security from physical principles, and machine-checked proofs against reasoning errors. We present FVQ
Editorial Analysis
As QKD products enter EU procurement cycles, formally verified security proofs provide a higher assurance baseline that CISOs can reference during vendor evaluation.
Require QKD vendors to reference formally verified security proofs when responding to RFPs for quantum-secure communication infrastructure.
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