Repository: https://github.com/x0prc/QREP
A Comprehensive Technical Guide
Table of Contents
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:
| Regulation | Technique | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR | Article 25 Pseudonymization | ZKP Proof Generation |
| CCPA | §1798.140(o) De-Identification | Blockchain Auditing |
| HIPAA | Safe Harbor Expert Determination | Federated 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 patternsgenerate_token(data)- Creates quantum-sealed tokensverify_token(token, data)- Verifies token integrity_rotate_keys_if_needed()- Automatic key rotation
Configuration:
tokenizer = QuantumTokenizer(key_rotation_interval=86400) # 24 hours2. 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 seconds3. 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 epsilonadd_laplace_noise(data, sensitivity, epsilon)- Adds DP noiseapply_differential_privacy(data, epsilon)- Main DP applicationprocess_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
| Module | Test File | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Tokenizer | tests/test_tokenizer.py | Token generation, verification, key rotation |
| Differential Privacy | tests/test_DP.py | Privacy budget, noise injection, synthetic data |
| GAN Manager | tests/test_GM.py | Checkpoints, 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 PASSEDCompliance 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
| Category | Package | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptography | cryptography | BLAKE2s hashing |
| Cryptography | pqcrypto | Post-quantum algorithms |
| ML Framework | torch | Neural networks |
| Transformers | transformers | NLP for context analysis |
| GAN | stylegan2_pytorch | Synthetic data generation |
| Federated | syft | Privacy-preserving ML |
| Data | pandas, numpy | Data processing |
| Testing | pytest | Unit 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.