Recent Advances in Post-Quantum Cryptography
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E1: Mathematics and Computer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 268
Special Issue Editors
Interests: post-quantum cryptography; authentication; lattice-based cryptography; public key cryptography
Interests: post-quantum cryptography
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In response to the rapid development of quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) has made significant strides, aiming to develop algorithms that are both secure against quantum adversaries and efficient for practical use. The 2024 NIST announcement of the Kyber (KEM), Dilithium, and SPHINCS+ (digital signatures) standards marks a critical milestone in PQC. Complementing these standards, frameworks like NIST’s SP 800-227 are being developed to guide the secure implementation and use of these algorithms, further bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. This Special Issue invites contributions focused on recent advances in PQC. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Designs and implementation in migration to PQC;
- Security analysis and attack mitigation strategies;
- Efficient implementations and performance optimization;
- Integration of PQC into existing protocols and systems;
- Side-channel attacks and countermeasures in PQC;
- Quantum-resistant blockchain and IoT technologies;
- Practical challenges in transitioning to post-quantum standards.
We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore these cutting-edge developments, fostering collaboration and innovation in this critical field. Join us in shaping the future of secure cryptographic systems for the quantum age.
Dr. Chi Cheng
Prof. Dr. Jintai Ding
Dr. Yanbin Pan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- post-quantum cryptography
- quantum-resilient algorithms
- NIST standards
- cryptographic implementation
- security and attack mitigation
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