This paper provides a comprehensive, system-level taxonomy for designing quantum-resistant network architectures, moving beyond simple protocol substitutions to address key distribution and management…

The paper proposes a layered, modular network architecture combining Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to achieve scalable, end-to-end post-quantum security in multi-h…

The paper argues that current lattice-based post-quantum cryptography, which relies on injecting noise, is not unconditionally secure because advanced quantum error correction and learning techniques…

The paper proposes a formal framework to analyze how the combined cryptographic transformations across all layers of a network stack determine the overall post-quantum security posture of a message.

The paper develops a robust framework for covert quantum communication by analyzing performance over quantum channels with bounded uncertainty in transmissivity and noise, showing that worst-case secu…

This survey provides a comprehensive review of the security challenges, threats, and mitigation strategies associated with the rapid advancement of quantum computing.

This paper quantifies the latency impact of increasing certificate chain sizes required by Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) on TLS Time to First Byte (TTFB), finding that Merkle Tree Certificates (MTC)…

The paper proposes a stochastic risk-aware optimization framework for covert quantum communication, significantly improving throughput and expanding feasible operating regions under realistic channel…

This paper systematically analyzes the Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER) in the BB84 Quantum Key Distribution protocol, demonstrating its use for quantifying channel noise and detecting eavesdropping, par…

The paper constructs strong cryptographic primitives, including key agreement and oblivious transfer, directly from classical tests of anti-commutation (ToNC) on quantum devices, while also developing…

This paper demonstrates a non-disruptive, sidecar-based integration of NIST-standardized Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) into an open-source 5G core, showing that while it introduces a predictable lat…

This paper introduces the Manipulate-and-Observe attack, demonstrating that by combining partial qubit interception with probing parity-leakage during reconciliation, an eavesdropper can significantly…

The paper proposes a provably secure path validation protocol for large-scale Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) networks that allows receivers to verify network compliance without revealing sensitive top…

This paper surveys the security vulnerabilities of Variational Quantum Circuits (VQCs) to backdoor attacks, detailing various attack mechanisms and analyzing current detection and defense strategies.

The paper develops a unified mathematical framework to analyze the interaction between post-quantum security, real-time communication constraints, and closed-loop stability in safety-critical turbofan…

The paper proposes a practical, non-interactive scheme for publicly verifying quantum computations delegated from a classical user to a quantum prover, by relaxing the requirement to time-delayed veri…

The paper proposes and evaluates efficient, quantum-safe variants of the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocol tailored for the unique resource constraints and latency challenges of satellite communica…

The paper reviews adversarial machine learning vulnerabilities and proposes conceptual frameworks for enhancing AI robustness by integrating quantum computing techniques.

The paper reviews the vulnerability of AI to adversarial attacks and proposes conceptual frameworks for enhancing AI robustness by integrating quantum computing techniques.

The paper proposes Q-FE, a novel Quantum-Native 6G Far-Edge architecture that secures Industrial IoT Digital Twins by integrating micro-digital twins, compact post-quantum key exchange, and asynchrono…