Practical Security Considerations for Quantum Key Distribution in Defence and Communications

Catarina Bastos

Catarina Bastos

Head of Secure Communications and Quantum Technologies Division 

Catarina Bastos, PhD in Physics, has become expert in models using quantum physics to explain different physical aspects of the universe. In 2017 she started in Deimos Engenharia, working in several ESA projects. Recently, she became the Head of Secure Communications and Quantum Technologies Division, leading the Quantum Communications team, and being an Account Manager for Defence projects in Deimos Engenharia.

She is the coordinator of an EDIDP project, DISCRETION, to enable European Defence to have secure communications. She is also the coordinator of the Portuguese Quantum Communications Infrastructure, PTQCI, in coordination with PT-NSA.


Deimos QKD

Founded in 2001, Deimos is a leading European technology group headquartered in Spain, with subsidiaries in five countries: Spain, Portugal, Italy, Romania, and the United Kingdom. With a dedicated team of over 500 professionals, we specialize in delivering advanced technologies across a diverse range of sectors, including Space, Defense, Transportation, Aeronautics, Maritime, Telecommunications, and Digital Intelligence.


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