Advances in Quantum-Enabled Cybersecurity—2nd Edition
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Quantum Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 1
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Dear Colleagues,
Quantum technologies are redefining the boundaries of computation, communication, and measurement. As quantum computing advances toward practical realization, its potential to outperform classical systems in solving complex problems has profound implications— especially with regard to cryptography and information security. This Special Issue will present recent developments across the quantum technology landscape, from quantum random number generators to quantum hacking and vulnerabilities.
Introduction: Quantum technologies have rapidly progressed from laboratory experiments to real-world applications, with quantum random number generators and quantum key distribution remaining two of the most mature quantum-based technologies available today. Other commercially available quantum technologies include entangled or heralded photon-pair sources, and single-photon detectors. With the rapid expansion of this field, it is clear that these technologies will continue to enable novel functionalities and services in the information and communication sector in highly disruptive ways.
The aim of this 2nd Edition of “Advances in Quantum-Enabled Cybersecurity” is to highlight the latest progress and emerging trends in quantum technologies, particularly focusing on applications in quantum key distribution, quantum commitment, and quantum oblivious transfer protocols. Submitted papers should demonstrate innovative developments in these areas. We welcome high-quality original research articles as well as comprehensive review papers of exceptional merit, enabling readers to stay informed about the most recent advances and trends in this critical research area.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Random number generators;
- Quantum hacking;
- Quantum cryptanalysis;
- Quantum key distribution;
- Quantum bit commitment;
- Oblivious transfer;
- Device-independent quantum cryptography;
- Quantum networks;
- Integrated quantum photonics.
Dr. Nuno Silva
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- random number generators
- quantum hacking
- quantum cryptanalysis
- quantum key distribution
- quantum bit commitment
- quantum oblivious transfer
- device independent quantum cryptography
- quantum networks
- integrated quantum photonics
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