Quantum Cryptography and Security of Information Systems

We show concept of BB84 quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol and analyze its use as an information system. The difference between classical and quantum cryptography is presented in a way of understanding the main advantage of quantum information processing over classical information processing. At the end of the article, we present today and future use of quantum cryptography and possible impact on security of information systems.

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