A study on quantum computing for IoT security

Vaishnav, Pragya; Goel, Rajat; Sharma, Vishal; Kedia, Naresh; Choudhary, Manisha

doi:10.47974/JDMSC-2331

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A study on quantum computing for IoT security

Pragya Vaishnavpragya.vaishnav@jaipur.manipal.eduDepartment of Computer Applications Manipal University JaipurDepartment of Computer Applications Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303007, IndiaView full profile → , Rajat Goelrajat.goel@jaipur.manipal.eduDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering Manipal University JaipurJaipur, Rajasthan, 303007, IndiaView full profile → , Vishal Sharmaer.vishu1983@gmail.comAmity Institute of Information Technology Amity University RajasthanAmity Institute of Information Technology Amity University Jaipur Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303002, IndiaView full profile → , ^*Naresh KediaCorresponding authornaresh.kedia@jaipur.manipal.eduDepartment of Business Administration Manipal University JaipurJaipur, Rajasthan, 303007, IndiaView full profile → , Manisha Choudharymanisha.choudhary@jaipur.manipal.eduDepartment of Business Administration Manipal University JaipurJaipur, Rajasthan, 303007, IndiaView full profile →

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pp. 2455–2467Vol. 28Issue 6September 2025DOI: 10.47974/JDMSC-2331 Crossmark XML

Received:: 05 Mar 2024
Published Online:: 09 Jul 2025
Article type:: Research Article
Language:: EN
Article no.:: JDMSC-2331
Pages:: 2455–2467

Abstract

Quantum computing represents the quantum mechanical concept, may have important benefits over the traditional computing. This benefit of quantum computing offers solutions to numerous challenges in secure communication and banking that were previously intractable. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a new technology which works with a large amount of data. Securing IoT data communication is necessary. Cryptographic algorithms like RSA and ECC are the foundation of the IoT security architecture that is now in place. These algorithms’ security was significantly impacted by quantum computing. As a result, our research examines the security issues with quantum-based technologies and IoT smart applications. This article offers an overview of the foundations of quantum computing and how it affects the security of IoT devices. This work intends to present a comprehensive view of IoT communication facilitated by quantum technology. In our work, we also analyse the main obstacles to deploying quantum-enabled communication.

Keywords

Quantum computing Quantum key distribution (QKD)Internet of Things (IoT)Quantum entanglement

Subject Classifications

18M3532U35

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