Utilizing post-quantum cryptography to secure Internet of Things (IoT) devices against quantum attacks

Saluja, Isha; Desai, Latika Rahul; Bhardwaj, Anjali; Deshpande, Vivek; Singh, Navdeep; Gawade, Pawan

doi:10.47974/JDMSC-2501

Open Access Research Article

Utilizing post-quantum cryptography to secure Internet of Things (IoT) devices against quantum attacks

Isha Salujaisha.saluja@symlaw.ac.inSymbiosis Centre for Advanced Legal Studies Research Symbiosis Law School Pune (SLS-P) Symbiosis International (Deemed University)Pune, Maharashtra, 411014, IndiaView full profile → , ^*Latika Rahul DesaiCorresponding authorlatikadesai@gmail.comDepartment of Information Technology D. Y. Patil College of Engineering AkurdiPune, Maharashtra, 411044, IndiaView full profile → , Anjali Bhardwajanjali.bhardwaj@niu.edu.inDepartment of Computer Science & Engineering Noida International UniversityGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, IndiaView full profile → , Vivek Deshpandevivek.deshpande@vit.eduDirector of Technology Vishwakarma Institute of TechnologyVishwakarma Institute of TechnologyPune, Maharashtra, 411037, IndiaView full profile → , Navdeep Singhnavdeep.dhaliwal@lpu.co.inSchool of Electronics & Electrical Engineering Lovely Professional UniversityPhagwara, Punjab, 144411, IndiaView full profile → , Pawan Gawadepawan.gawade@dypvp.edu.inDepartment of Electronics and Telecommunication Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology PimpriPune, Maharashtra, 411018, IndiaView full profile →

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pp. 589–597Vol. 29Issue 2-AFebruary 2026DOI: 10.47974/JDMSC-2501 Crossmark XML

Received:: 25 Apr 2025
Published Online:: 31 Dec 2025
Article type:: Research Article
Language:: EN
Article no.:: JDMSC-2501
Pages:: 589–597

Abstract

IoT devices use outdated secure methods that are vulnerable to quantum computer attacks, making quantum computing a huge security issue. As quantum computers get smarter, RSA and ECC may not be able to protect IoT networks as well. This research examines how publish-quantum cryptography (percent) may defend IoT devices from clean quantum assaults. Percent uses quantum algorithms like Shor’s and Grover’s to provide unbreakable safety. Records are protected and quantum technology is sent securely. The research evaluates many PQC algorithms for IoT systems. It uses computational energy, power savings, and scale troubleshooting. We propose integrating conventional and post-quantum encryption to make IoT networks more trustworthy and impenetrable. This study shows how important PQC is for protecting IoT settings against quantum-based attacks by securing key exchange, data, and device identification.

Keywords

Post-quantum cryptography Internet of Things Quantum computing Security Quantum attacks

Subject Classifications

68M25

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