2. Product Trial

If you wish to find out more about how QKDLite works, you can refer to our QKDLite product page or contact us at info@pqcee.com for proof-of-concept trials for your operational needs.

2.1. QKDLite KME - ETSI GS QKD 014

Quantum keys can be generated from quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols between a pair of QKD entities. The European Telecommunications Standards Institute’s (ETSI) GS QKD 014 standard specifies a protocol for an external Security Application Entity (SAE) to request for QKD quantum keys from a Key Management Entity (KME).

QKDLite can be configured to expose a KME interface for an external SAE (e.g., VPN Gateway) to request for QKD quantum keys via the ETSI protocol. A common setup involves two VPN Gateways, that support post-quantum preshared keys (PPK), to request for the same one-time-use QKD quantum key from each of the two QKDLite KMEs.

The ETSI standard requires KMEs to use a 2-way TLS communication with SAEs. We set up two QKDLite KMEs in the internet to facilitate integration testing. Our public KMEs can be found at

  1. KME A (SAE ID = SAE_A): https://13.76.73.12:8443

  2. KME B (SAE ID = SAE_B): https://52.230.80.113:8443

If you need to access these KMEs, please contact us for the necessary client key and certificates.

2.2. QKDLite KP - Cisco SKIP

Cisco SKIP is another QKD protocol that allows an external SAE to request for QKD quantum keys. The entity that provides the quantum keys is called a Key Provider (KP).

QKDLite can be configured to expose a KP interface for an external SAE (e.g., VPN Gateway) to request for QKD quantum keys via SKIP. A common setup involves two VPN Gateways, that support PPKs, to request for the same one-time-use QKD quantum key from each of the two QKDLite KPs.

A 2-way TLS communication between the KPs and the SAEs is required. We set up two QKDLite KPs in the internet to facilitate integration testing. Our public KPs can be found at

  1. KP A (System ID = SAE_A): https://13.76.73.12:9443

  2. KP B (System ID = SAE_B): https://52.230.80.113:9443

If you need to access these KPs, please contact us for the necessary client key and certificates.

2.3. QKDLite for Secure File Transfer

QKDLite for Secure File Transfer is a web service, which can be enabled on QKDLite nodes, to allow senders to securely send files to others without the need to distribute secret keys. This is achieved when senders encrypt a file with a one-time-use QKD quantum encryption key via the web service, and recipients use the same web service to decrypt the file with a corresponding one-time-use QKD quantum decryption key.

Visit https://qkdlite.pqcee.com/ to experience how your organisation can benefit from QKDLite for Secure File Transfer.