Next-Generation Quantum Security: The Impact of Quantum Computing on Cybersecurity—Threats, Mitigations, and Solutions

IF 4.9 3区计算机科学 Q1 COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE

Computers & Electrical Engineering Pub Date : 2025-08-31 DOI:10.1016/j.compeleceng.2025.110649

Sijjad Ali , Shuaib Ahmed Wadho , Kazim Raza Talpur , Bandeh Ali Talpur , Khulud Salem Alshudukhi , Mamoona Humayun , Samar Raza Talpur , Mohd Abdullah Al Mamun , Muhammad Naseem , Adeel Abro , Dhani Bux Talpur , Asadullah Shah

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The rapid advancement of quantum computing poses unprecedented threats to classical cryptographic systems, jeopardizing the security of digital infrastructures worldwide. This review paper comprehensively examines the transformative impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity, highlighting vulnerabilities introduced by algorithms like Shor’s and Grover’s, which can break widely used encryption methods such as RSA, ECC, and AES. It underscores the urgency of adopting quantum-resistant solutions, including post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD), to mitigate these risks. The paper also explores emerging hybrid systems, quantum-safe blockchain, and IoT security, offering actionable insights for transitioning to quantum-resilient frameworks. By synthesizing interdisciplinary research, this work emphasizes the need for global collaboration, standardization, and innovation to safeguard data integrity and privacy in the impending quantum era, making it a pivotal resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

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下一代量子安全：量子计算对网络安全的影响——威胁、缓解和解决方案

量子计算的快速发展对传统密码系统构成了前所未有的威胁，危及全球数字基础设施的安全。这篇综述文章全面研究了量子计算对网络安全的变革性影响，强调了肖尔和格罗弗等算法引入的漏洞，这些漏洞可以破解RSA、ECC和AES等广泛使用的加密方法。它强调了采用抗量子解决方案的紧迫性，包括后量子加密（PQC）和量子密钥分发（QKD），以减轻这些风险。本文还探讨了新兴的混合系统、量子安全区块链和物联网安全，为过渡到量子弹性框架提供了可操作的见解。通过综合跨学科研究，这项工作强调了全球协作、标准化和创新的必要性，以保护即将到来的量子时代的数据完整性和隐私，使其成为研究人员、从业者和政策制定者的关键资源。

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Computers & Electrical Engineering 工程技术-工程：电子与电气

CiteScore

9.20

自引率

7.00%

发文量

661

审稿时长

47 days

期刊介绍： The impact of computers has nowhere been more revolutionary than in electrical engineering. The design, analysis, and operation of electrical and electronic systems are now dominated by computers, a transformation that has been motivated by the natural ease of interface between computers and electrical systems, and the promise of spectacular improvements in speed and efficiency. Published since 1973, Computers & Electrical Engineering provides rapid publication of topical research into the integration of computer technology and computational techniques with electrical and electronic systems. The journal publishes papers featuring novel implementations of computers and computational techniques in areas like signal and image processing, high-performance computing, parallel processing, and communications. Special attention will be paid to papers describing innovative architectures, algorithms, and software tools.