PQCfinal

Post-Quantum Protocols User Guide

This guide provides instructions for using the different post-quantum protocols implemented in this application.

1. BIKE

1. Key Generation:

   • Choose the key generation option for both client and server (in separate terminals)
   • Select the desired security levels

2. Communication Setup:

   • Open two terminals
   • In one terminal, select the client role
   • In the other terminal, select the server role
   • IMPORTANT: Make sure to choose the same security level in both roles

2. HAWK

1. Initial Setup:

   • Open two terminals
   • In one terminal, select the client role
   • In the other terminal, select the server role

2. Operation:

   • When choosing the client role, you will be prompted to select the difficulty level
   • The system will automatically generate the keys
   • You can then start sending messages

3. SNOVA

1. Key Generation (if not done before):

   • Run option 3 (Generate Keys)
   • This will create all keys for all available security levels

2. Communication Setup:

   • Open two independent terminals
   • In one terminal, select the client role
   • In the other terminal, select the server role
   • Choose the same security level in both terminals

4. HQC

1. Setup:

   • Open two terminals
   • In each terminal, select a different role (client and server)
   • Choose the same security level in both terminals

2. Communication:

   • Once configured, you can start sending messages

5. SPHINCS+

1. Initial Setup:

   • Open two terminals
   • In each terminal, select a different role (client and server)

2. Operation:

   • Choose the same security level in both terminals
   • Start sending messages

6. SQISIGN

1. Initial Setup:

   • Open two terminals
   • In one terminal, run the client
   • In the other terminal, run the server

2. Operation:

   • When starting the client, you will be prompted to select the security level
   • Once selected, you can start sending messages

7. DILITHIUM

1. Setup:

   • Open two terminals
   • In each terminal, select a different role (client and server)
   • Choose one of the available security levels

2. Communication:

   • Start sending messages

8. KYBER

1. Initial Setup:

   • Open two terminals
   • In each terminal, select a different role (client and server)

2. Operation:

   • Choose the same security level in both roles
   • Start sending messages