Challenge ID Challenge Name Description Category Date Identified Impact Level Status
1 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Implementation Challenges in implementing practical QKD in real-world scenarios. Security 2015-01-10 High Open
2 Photon Loss in QKD Systems Loss of photons during transmission affects the security and feasibility of QKD systems. Security 2016-03-20 High Open
3 Decoy State Protocols Limitations Issues with decoy state protocols that impact key distribution rates. Security 2017-05-15 Medium Open
4 Software Security for Quantum Protocols Vulnerabilities in software handling quantum keys and protocols. Software 2018-07-25 High Open
5 Side-Channel Attacks on QKD Exploiting physical side channels to breach QKD security. Security 2019-09-30 Critical Open
6 Integration of QKD with Existing Networks Challenges in integrating QKD technology into classical networking systems. Integration 2020-11-05 Medium Open
7 Universal Composability in QKD Achieving universal composability for quantum protocols remains a challenge. Theory 2021-02-14 High Open
8 Scalability of Quantum Networks Scaling QKD networks to support large-scale applications. Network 2021-03-01 High Open
9 Quantum Repeaters Technology Developing efficient quantum repeaters for long-distance QKD. Technology 2021-04-20 High Open
10 Detector Efficiency Improving the efficiency of single-photon detectors used in QKD. Technology 2021-05-18 Medium Open
11 Trustworthiness of Quantum Devices Ensuring that quantum devices are trustworthy and not compromised. Trust 2021-06-22 Critical Open
12 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Transition Transitioning existing PKI to be secure against quantum attacks. Infrastructure 2021-07-30 High In Progress
13 Quantum Cryptography Education Lack of understanding and education in quantum cryptography among practitioners. Education 2021-08-14 Medium Open
14 Interoperability between QKD systems Ensuring different QKD systems can work together effectively. Integration 2021-09-10 Medium Open
15 Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards Establishing standards for post-quantum cryptographic algorithms. Standards 2021-10-01 High In Progress
16 Implementation of Quantum Signatures Challenges faced when implementing quantum digital signatures. Security 2021-10-20 Medium Open
17 Quantum Channel Capacity Maximizing the capacity of quantum channels for secure communication. Theory 2021-11-15 Medium Open
18 Entanglement-Based QKD Challenges related to implementing entanglement-based QKD protocols. Security 2021-12-09 High Open
19 Quantum Computing Attacks Risks posed by quantum computers on current encryption methods. Security 2022-01-18 Critical Open
20 Deployment Cost of QKD Systems High costs associated with deploying QKD systems commercially. Economics 2022-02-25 Medium Open
21 Environmental Factors Affecting QKD Impact of environmental factors on the reliability of QKD systems. Physical 2022-03-14 Medium Open
22 QKD in Mobile Networks Challenges of implementing QKD in mobile communication systems. Integration 2022-04-10 Medium Open
23 User Interface Challenges for Quantum Systems Complexity of user interfaces in quantum cryptographic applications. User Experience 2022-05-29 Low Open
24 Compatibility with Legacy Systems Integrating quantum cryptographic solutions with legacy systems. Integration 2022-06-15 Medium Open
25 Hardware Security Ensuring the security of quantum hardware against physical attacks. Security 2022-07-22 High Open
26 Quantum Network Routing Protocols Developing efficient routing protocols for quantum networks. Network 2022-08-01 Medium Open
27 Resource Management in Quantum Networks Challenges in resource allocation within a quantum network. Management 2022-09-11 Medium Open
28 Quantum State Discrimination Difficulties related to distinguishing between different quantum states. Theory 2022-10-05 Medium Open
29 Quantum Communication Noise Managing noise in quantum channels for secure communication. Physical 2022-11-13 Medium Open
30 Legal Compliance of Quantum Technologies Adhering to legal frameworks while developing quantum solutions. Legal 2022-12-30 Medium Open
31 Data Privacy in Quantum Environments Protecting data privacy in quantum computing systems. Privacy 2023-01-25 High Open
32 Reliability of Quantum Equipment Issues related to the reliability of quantum cryptographic equipment. Hardware 2023-02-10 Medium Open
33 Quantum Bit Error Rate Minimizing the error rate in quantum bit transmissions for QKD. Technical 2023-03-22 Medium Open
34 Exploits in Quantum Algorithms Potential vulnerabilities in quantum algorithms for cryptography. Security 2023-04-15 High Open
35 Certification of Quantum Security Establishing certification processes for quantum-secure systems. Standards 2023-05-23 Medium Open
36 Cryptographic Protocol Design Difficulties in designing novel cryptographic protocols utilizing quantum mechanics. Theory 2023-06-14 Medium Open
37 Quantum Computing Resource Allocation Optimal allocation of resources for quantum computing applications in cryptography. Management 2023-07-26 Medium Open
38 Knowledge Sharing in Quantum Security Barriers to knowledge sharing and best practices in quantum cryptography. Collaboration 2023-08-11 Medium Open
39 Public Perception of Quantum Technologies Understanding and addressing public concerns regarding quantum technologies. Public Relations 2023-09-03 Medium Open
40 Interdisciplinary Collaboration Need for collaboration among disciplines in quantum cryptography efforts. Collaboration 2023-10-05 Medium Open
41 Robustness of Quantum Protocols Ensuring quantum protocols can withstand various types of attacks. Security 2022-11-20 High Open
42 Quantum Network Topology Challenges Challenges in designing optimal topologies for quantum networks. Network 2023-01-12 Medium Open
43 Secure Quantum Key Management Managing quantum keys securely throughout their lifecycle. Management 2023-03-16 High Open
44 Dependability of Quantum Operations Ensuring dependable and consistent operations in quantum systems. Technical 2023-04-20 Medium Open
45 Scalable QKD Protocols Developing scalable protocols for widespread QKD deployment. Security 2023-05-29 Medium Open
46 Quantum Anonymity Solutions Creating protocols for maintaining anonymity in quantum communication. Privacy 2023-07-01 Medium Open
47 Standardization of Quantum Systems Establishing common standards for quantum cryptographic systems. Standards 2023-08-15 Medium Open
48 Adversarial Quantum Computing,Challenges posed by adversarial quantum computing on security measures." Security 2023-09-09 Critical Open NaN
49 Insider Threats in Quantum Networks Risks of insider threats in the management of quantum networks. Security 2023-10-12 Medium Open
50 Quantum Device Manufacturing Challenges in the mass manufacturing of reliable quantum devices. Economics 2023-11-04 Medium Open
51 Entanglement Distribution Distributing entangled states efficiently across network nodes. Technological 2023-12-02 High Open
52 Single Photon Source Efficiency Improving the efficiency and reliability of single-photon sources. Technological 2022-11-15 Medium Open
53 Quantum Concurrent Sessions Managing concurrent quantum key distribution sessions effectively and securely. Technical 2022-12-14 Medium Open
54 Quantum Security Audits Challenges in conducting security audits for quantum systems. Auditing 2023-01-22 Medium Open
55 Global Quantum Network Management Managing a globally distributed quantum network effectively. Management 2023-02-16 High Open
56 Vulnerabilities in Quantum Computing Algorithms Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in quantum algorithms used in cryptography. Security 2023-03-28 High Open
57 Quantum Spectrum Management Challenges in managing the spectrum of quantum communication channels. Management 2023-04-11 Medium Open
58 Cross-Platform Quantum Security Solutions Creating solutions that work across different quantum platforms and protocols. Integration 2023-05-05 Medium Open
59 Resource Leakage in Quantum Systems Preventing resource leakage in quantum cryptographic systems. Security 2023-06-19 Medium Open
60 Formal Verification of Quantum Algorithms Challenges in verifying the correctness of quantum algorithms. Verification 2023-07-08 Medium Open
61 Quantum Cryptography for IoT Devices Developing quantum cryptographic solutions suitable for IoT applications. IoT 2023-08-26 Medium Open
62 Quantum System User Acceptance Gaining user acceptance and understanding of quantum cryptographic systems. Acceptance 2023-09-30 Medium Open
63 Quantum Resource Allocation Policies Developing policies for fair resource allocation in quantum systems. Policy 2023-10-05 Medium Open
64 Ontological Security in Quantum Cryptography Ensuring ontological security principles are followed in quantum systems. Theory 2022-12-25 Medium Open
65 Quantum Resilience to Classical Attacks Ensuring quantum systems remain secure against classical computing attacks. Security 2023-01-09 Medium Open
66 Human Factors in Quantum Security Addressing human factors that may compromise quantum security. Human Factors 2023-02-07 Medium Open
67 Quantum Communication Delay Mitigating delays in quantum communication for real-time applications. Technical 2023-03-18 Medium Open
68 Handling Quantum Information Safely Best practices for handling and storing quantum information securely. Safety 2023-04-12 Medium Open
69 Interdisciplinary Education in Quantum Cryptography Creating educational programs that cross boundaries of disciplines. Education 2023-05-30 Low Open
70 Public Key Recovery in Quantum Contexts Developing methods for public key recovery in quantum networks. Technical 2023-06-22 Medium Open
71 Crosstalk in Quantum Devices Managing crosstalk between quantum devices within a network. Technical 2023-07-11 Medium Open
72 Quantum Entropy Generation Understanding entropy generation and its implications in quantum systems. Theory 2023-08-19 Medium Open
73 Quantum Communication Scalability Scaling quantum communication solutions for industrial applications. Implementation 2023-09-17 Medium Open
74 Biometrics in Quantum Security Integrating biometrics in quantum cryptographic systems for enhanced security. Integration 2023-10-14 Medium Open
75 Quantum Firewall Technologies Developing quantum firewall technologies to protect quantum networks. Security 2023-11-20 Medium Open
76 Quantum Teleportation Frameworks Frameworks for implementing quantum teleportation securely in networks. Security 2022-11-04 Medium Open
77 Quantum Trust Models Creating models that establish trust in quantum communications and transactions. Trust 2022-12-19 Medium Open
78 Quantum Information Theoretic Approaches Using information theory principles to secure quantum communications. Theory 2023-01-30 Medium Open
79 Deploying QKD with Limited Resources Strategies for deploying QKD systems in resource-constrained environments. Implementation 2023-02-24 Medium Open
80 Counteracting Quantum Eavesdropping Developing methods to detect and counteract eavesdropping in quantum channels. Security 2023-03-30 High Open
81 User Training for Quantum Security Providing adequate training for users of quantum cryptographic systems. Training 2023-04-28 Medium Open
82 Assessing Quantum Threat Levels Establishing methodologies to assess threat levels to quantum systems. Assessment 2023-05-24 Medium Open
83 Quantum Protocol Misconfigurations Risks associated with misconfiguring quantum communication protocols. Security 2023-06-29 Medium Open
84 Controlling Quantum Decoherence Techniques to minimize decoherence in quantum communication systems. Technical 2023-07-26 Medium Open
85 Quantum Patent Clarity Navigating the complexities of patents in quantum technologies. Legal 2023-08-08 Medium Open
86 Understanding Quantum Efficiency Losses Identifying and mitigating efficiency losses in quantum devices. Technical 2023-09-11 Medium Open
87 Quantum Identity Management Creating secure identity management systems using quantum principles. Security 2023-10-15 Medium Open
88 Privacy-Preserving Quantum Protocols Designing quantum protocols that preserve user privacy effectively. Privacy 2023-11-05 Medium Open
89 Quantum Device Interference Issues Resolving interference issues between quantum devices in networks. Technical 2022-10-16 Medium Open
90 Quantum Circuit Breakers Developing breaking mechanisms for quantum circuits in adverse conditions. Technical 2022-09-19 Medium Open
91 Analyzing Quantum Communication Costs Evaluating the costs associated with quantum communication methods. Economics 2023-01-15 Medium Open
92 Quantum Security Metrics Development Creating metrics to evaluate the security of quantum systems. Assessment 2023-02-02 Medium Open
93 Managing Quantum Resource Contention Dealing with resource contention in quantum processing and communications. Management 2023-03-04 Medium Open
94 Quantum Security Maintenance Protocols Establishing protocols for routine maintenance and security of quantum systems. Management 2023-04-16 Medium Open
95 Enhancing Quantum Audit Trails Improving audit trails for quantum systems to ensure compliance and security. Auditing 2023-05-11 Medium Open
96 Regulatory Compliance for Quantum Cryptography Understanding and complying with regulations specific to quantum tech. Legal 2023-06-25 Medium Open
97 Creating Quantum Adversarial Models Developing models for simulating adversarial attacks on quantum systems. Security 2023-07-31 Medium Open
98 Optimizing Quantum Resource Utilization Strategies for optimizing the use of quantum resources in cryptographic applications. Optimization 2023-09-14 Medium Open
99 Quantum Supply Chain Security Ensuring the security of the supply chain for quantum devices and technologies. Security 2023-10-26 Medium Open
100 Quantum Intrusion Detection Systems Developing systems to detect intrusions in quantum communication networks. Security 2023-12-01 Medium Open