Quantum Security Innovation in the Internet of Things Emerging Technologies and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will focus on the rapidly evolving field of quantum security solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, emphasizing the critical intersection of quantum cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, and their practical applications in IoT. In an era where digital expansion is bringing new cybersecurity challenges, the advent of quantum technologies poses threats, like the undermining of traditional cryptosystems by quantum computing, as well as opportunities through quantum cryptography methods, including quantum key distribution and quantum random number generators. This Issue addresses advanced technological integrations in quantum cryptosystems, covering aspects like laser modulation, algorithmic enhancements, and optical networking. It also investigates the efficient implementation of post-quantum cryptographic primitives on IoT-specific hardware, examining their resilience to physical and side-channel attacks and evaluating performance benchmarks. A significant emphasis is placed on developing hybrid quantum–classical networks, combining various devices from simple quantum generators to advanced quantum computers, and exploring strategies for embedding post-quantum cryptography into existing protocols and systems. This comprehensive coverage provides insights into the complexities and innovations in quantum and post-quantum cryptography, focusing on securing IoT platforms against quantum computing threats. Researchers are encouraged to submit contributions, especially collaborative efforts, to advance this dynamic and critically important field.

Dr. Syed Sajid Ullah
Guest Editor

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• quantum cryptography
• IoT security
• post-quantum algorithms
• quantum resilience
• quantum key distribution
• cybersecurity innovations
• quantum-enhanced communication
• quantum cryptography with quantum machine learning
• quantum federated learning