Repository: https://github.com/x0prc/QREP

A Comprehensive Technical Guide


Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Core Features
  3. Module Deep Dives
  4. Code Examples
  5. Compliance Framework
  6. Testing

Introduction

QREP (Quantum Resistant Engine for Privacy) is a cutting-edge privacy-preserving toolkit designed for the post-quantum cryptography era. It provides multi-layer data protection combining lattice-based cryptographic techniques, behavioral biometrics, differential privacy, and federated learning.

This project addresses the growing need for quantum-resistant security measures while maintaining regulatory compliance across GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA frameworks.


Core Features

1. Quantum-Sealed Tokenization

  • BLAKE2s cryptographic hashing for quantum resistance
  • Behavioral biometric sealing via keystroke/mouse dynamics
  • Automatic key rotation at configurable intervals
  • Token verification for data integrity

2. Context-Aware Differential Privacy

  • AI-driven privacy budget calculation using transformer models
  • Dynamic epsilon adjustment based on data sensitivity
  • Laplace noise injection for differential privacy guarantees
  • Synthetic data generation for high-risk scenarios

3. Homomorphic Masking

  • Secure computations on encrypted data
  • GAN-based synthetic data generation for data augmentation
  • Federated learning support for distributed training

4. Compliance Assurance Module

Automated regulatory adherence for:

RegulationTechniqueVerification
GDPRArticle 25 PseudonymizationZKP Proof Generation
CCPA§1798.140(o) De-IdentificationBlockchain Auditing
HIPAASafe Harbor Expert DeterminationFederated Learning Checks

Module Deep Dives

1. Quantum Tokenizer (src/tokenization/quantum_tokenizer.py)

The QuantumTokenizer class implements quantum-resistant tokenization using BLAKE2s hashing combined with behavioral biometrics.

Key Methods:

  • update_biometric_pattern(keystroke_timings, mouse_trajectory) - Captures behavioral patterns
  • generate_token(data) - Creates quantum-sealed tokens
  • verify_token(token, data) - Verifies token integrity
  • _rotate_keys_if_needed() - Automatic key rotation

Configuration:

tokenizer = QuantumTokenizer(key_rotation_interval=86400)  # 24 hours

2. Biometric Capture (src/tokenization/biometric_capture.py)

The BiometricCapture class captures behavioral biometrics using keyboard and mouse listeners.

Features:

  • Keystroke timing capture (inter-key intervals)
  • Mouse trajectory tracking (position + timestamps)
  • Click event capture with button identification
  • Configurable capture duration

Usage:

capture = BiometricCapture()
data = capture.capture(duration=10)  # Capture for 10 seconds

3. Context-Aware Differential Privacy (src/differential/differential_privacy.py)

The ContextAwareDP class implements AI-enhanced differential privacy with dynamic budget allocation.

Key Methods:

  • calculate_privacy_budget(context_score, diversity_metric) - Computes epsilon
  • add_laplace_noise(data, sensitivity, epsilon) - Adds DP noise
  • apply_differential_privacy(data, epsilon) - Main DP application
  • process_data(text_data, diversity_metric) - Full pipeline with AI analysis

Privacy Budget Calculation:

epsilon = self.epsilon_base * context_score * (1 + diversity_metric / 10)

4. GAN Manager (src/differential/gan_manager.py)

The GANManager and StyleGANTrainer classes handle synthetic data generation.

Features:

  • Checkpoint versioning and management
  • Sample image generation with metadata
  • Training metrics logging (including FID scores)
  • Model state serialization

Training Configuration:

trainer = StyleGANTrainer(data_path="./data")
config = trainer.train(num_epochs=100, batch_size=8, lr=0.002)

5. Federated Learning (src/differential/federated_learning.py)

The FederatedTrainer class implements privacy-preserving distributed training using PySyft.

Features:

  • Virtual worker creation for federated nodes
  • Secure model aggregation via federated averaging
  • Integration with HuggingFace transformers
  • Differential privacy in training loop

Workflow:

trainer = FederatedTrainer(model, data_shards, num_rounds=3)
model = trainer.train()

6. Financial Transactions Dataset (src/differential/financial_transactions_dataset.py)

The FinancialTransactionsDataset class provides data processing utilities.

Features:

  • CSV data loading
  • Feature normalization
  • Laplace noise injection
  • Data sharding for federated learning
  • Synthetic data generation

Code Examples

Complete Tokenization Workflow

from src.tokenization.quantum_tokenizer import QuantumTokenizer
from src.tokenization.biometric_capture import BiometricCapture
 
# Step 1: Capture biometric data
capture = BiometricCapture()
biometric_data = capture.capture(duration=10)
 
# Step 2: Initialize tokenizer
tokenizer = QuantumTokenizer(key_rotation_interval=86400)
 
# Step 3: Update with biometric pattern
tokenizer.update_biometric_pattern(
    biometric_data["keystroke"],
    biometric_data["mouse"]
)
 
# Step 4: Generate token
data = b"Sensitive financial data"
token = tokenizer.generate_token(data)
 
# Step 5: Verify token
is_valid = tokenizer.verify_token(token, data)
print(f"Token valid: {is_valid}")

Applying Differential Privacy

import numpy as np
from src.differential.differential_privacy import ContextAwareDP
 
# Initialize DP with base epsilon
dp = ContextAwareDP(epsilon_base=1.0)
 
# Calculate dynamic privacy budget
epsilon = dp.calculate_privacy_budget(
    context_score=7,
    diversity_metric=4.2
)
print(f"Adjusted epsilon: {epsilon}")
 
# Apply DP to data
data = np.array([100.0, 200.0, 50.0, 75.0])
noisy_data = dp.apply_differential_privacy(data, epsilon=epsilon)
print(f"Original: {data}")
print(f"With noise: {noisy_data}")

Training a GAN

from src.differential.gan_manager import StyleGANTrainer
 
# Initialize trainer
trainer = StyleGANTrainer(
    data_path="./data/financial_transactions",
    results_dir="./gan_results",
    models_dir="./gan_models"
)
 
# Train model
config = trainer.train(
    num_epochs=100,
    batch_size=8,
    lr=0.002
)
 
print(f"Training complete. Model saved with config: {config}")

Federated Learning Setup

import torch
import torch.nn as nn
from src.differential.federated_learning import FederatedTrainer
from transformers import AutoModelForSequenceClassification
 
# Create model
model = AutoModelForSequenceClassification.from_pretrained("bert-base-cased")
 
# Split data into shards (one per worker)
data_shards = [
    [{"text": "sample1", "label": 1}, {"text": "sample2", "label": 0}],
    [{"text": "sample3", "label": 1}, {"text": "sample4", "label": 1}]
]
 
# Initialize federated trainer
trainer = FederatedTrainer(
    model=model,
    data_shards=data_shards,
    num_rounds=3
)
 
# Train across workers
trained_model = trainer.train()

Financial Data Processing

from src.differential.financial_transactions_dataset import FinancialTransactionsDataset
 
# Load dataset
dataset = FinancialTransactionsDataset(
    file_path="./data/financial_transactions/transactions.csv"
)
data = dataset.load_data()
print(f"Loaded {len(data)} transactions")
 
# Preprocess
features, labels = dataset.preprocess()
print(f"Features shape: {features.shape}")
 
# Apply Laplace noise (DP)
noisy_features = dataset.add_laplace_noise(epsilon=0.1)
 
# Split for federated learning
shards = dataset.split_into_shards(num_shards=4)
print(f"Created {len(shards)} data shards")
 
# Generate synthetic data
synthetic = dataset.generate_synthetic_data(num_samples=1000)
print(f"Generated {len(synthetic)} synthetic records")

Testing

Run All Tests

pytest tests/

Test Coverage

ModuleTest FileCoverage
Tokenizertests/test_tokenizer.pyToken generation, verification, key rotation
Differential Privacytests/test_DP.pyPrivacy budget, noise injection, synthetic data
GAN Managertests/test_GM.pyCheckpoints, model loading, metadata

Sample Test Output

$ pytest tests/test_tokenizer.py -v
 
test_biometric_pattern_update PASSED
test_generate_and_verify_token PASSED
test_key_rotation PASSED

Compliance Framework

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

  • Article 25: Data protection by design and default
  • Technique: Pseudonymization via quantum-sealed tokens
  • Verification: Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) generation

CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

  • §1798.140(o): De-identification definition
  • Technique: Differential privacy with dynamic budgets
  • Verification: Blockchain-based audit trails

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

  • Safe Harbor: Expert determination method
  • Technique: Federated learning for distributed analysis
  • Verification: Privacy budget validation at each node

Dependencies

CategoryPackagePurpose
CryptographycryptographyBLAKE2s hashing
CryptographypqcryptoPost-quantum algorithms
ML FrameworktorchNeural networks
TransformerstransformersNLP for context analysis
GANstylegan2_pytorchSynthetic data generation
FederatedsyftPrivacy-preserving ML
Datapandas, numpyData processing
TestingpytestUnit testing

Conclusion

QREP provides a comprehensive, production-ready solution for quantum-resistant privacy preservation. Its modular architecture allows for flexible deployment across various regulatory environments while maintaining strong security guarantees.