P11: Attestation for verification and validation in the quantum computing stack

Members: Dr. Jasmin Meinecke (TU Berlin), Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Seifert (TU Berlin), Prof. Dr. Janik Wolters (DLR, TU Berlin)

This project aims to secure cloud based quantum computing software stacks from the outset of the QC era by adapting classical security mechanisms. We methodically combine trusted computing measures with quantum protocols. In particular the security measures are: Attestation (for memory authentication) and Physically Unclonable Functions (for platform authentication). Beyond theoretical work on quantum attestations and quantum PUFs, we will implement a proof of concept on an existing photonic QC platform, using photonic quantum states (qumodes). These efforts will help define hardware-agnostic interfaces and specifications for quantum attestation and platform authentication, facilitating their integration into quantum cloud computing stacks.