Quantum Information Security
A special issue of Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300). This special issue belongs to the section "Quantum Information".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1614
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement of quantum computing poses both unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities for information security. While quantum technologies promise significant breakthroughs in computational power, they also threaten to undermine classical cryptographic systems that form the backbone of modern digital security. In response, quantum information security has emerged as a double-edged sword, both leveraging quantum principles to strengthen security and countering the threats posed by quantum-enabled attacks.
We invite contributions that explore quantum and quantum-resistant cryptography, security models for quantum networks, and post-quantum cryptographic algorithms. Additionally, we welcome research on quantum attack strategies, cryptographic protocols resilient to quantum threats, and novel quantum-based secure multi-party computation schemes. Submissions may also address integrating quantum security into existing infrastructures and standardization efforts for post-quantum security frameworks.
This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of quantum information security, fostering collaboration between researchers in quantum computing, cryptography, and cybersecurity. Both theoretical and experimental studies, as well as survey papers offering new insights into the field, are encouraged for submission.
This Special Issue will accept unpublished original papers and comprehensive reviews focused on (but not restricted to) the following research areas:
- Quantum Cryptography and Protocols;
- Post-Quantum Cryptography;
- Secure Multi-party Quantum Computation;
- Security of Quantum Networks and the Quantum Internet;
- Quantum Attacks and Security Analysis;
- Quantum Machine Learning for Security Applications;
- Privacy and Secure Computation in Quantum Environments;
- Quantum-Secured Blockchain and Distributed Systems;
- Formal Verification of Quantum Security;
- Quantum-Safe Infrastructure and Hybrid Systems;
- Quantum Hardware Security.
Dr. Wei Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- quantum computing
- information security
- cryptography
- secure computation
- attacks
- machine learning
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