MeTISQ

The project develops new measurement  methods at the single photon level (SI traceable)  for characterising complete QKD systems and related technologies, requested for development by ETSI. Tests and security standards will also be devised to uncover hardware vulnerabilities in real systems. Methods to characterise QKD modules and single-photon detectors will also be developed. 

The resulting standardised methods will support: the commercialisation of novel devices, the standardisation process and the the foundation of a certification scheme to provide assurance to the public in the security of QKD systems.