Quantum-Resilient IoT: Integrating Hardware-Based Post-Quantum Cryptography for Robust Device Security

Stephan Spitz, Alexander Lawall, Michal Andrzejczak

2025

Abstract

The evolution of quantum computers necessitates the reevaluation of cryptographic standards, especially within the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructures, where long-term security is critical. Current cryptographic algorithms, such as RSA, are vulnerable to quantum attacks, highlighting the need for post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) solutions. This paper explores the integration of PQC Cores into System-on-a-Chip (SoC) architectures to enhance the security of IoT devices. The foundation is a crypto-agile Root-of-Trust (RoT), these integrated PQC solutions provide robust lifecycle management, secure boot processes, and protection against quantum-based threats. The paper discusses the architectural considerations for integrating PQC, including secure boot, lifecycle management, and the role of RoT in ensuring device integrity and secure communications. The research findings emphasize the importance of PQC in safeguarding IoT infrastructures from emerging quantum threats and demonstrate how hardware-based PQC implementations offer superior security compared to software-based counterparts, particularly in the context of side-channel attack mitigation.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Spitz S., Lawall A. and Andrzejczak M. (2025). Quantum-Resilient IoT: Integrating Hardware-Based Post-Quantum Cryptography for Robust Device Security. In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information Systems Security and Privacy - Volume 2: ICISSP; ISBN 978-989-758-735-1, SciTePress, pages 419-424. DOI: 10.5220/0013091100003899

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icissp25,
author={Stephan Spitz and Alexander Lawall and Michal Andrzejczak},
title={Quantum-Resilient IoT: Integrating Hardware-Based Post-Quantum Cryptography for Robust Device Security},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information Systems Security and Privacy - Volume 2: ICISSP},
year={2025},
pages={419-424},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013091100003899},
isbn={978-989-758-735-1},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information Systems Security and Privacy - Volume 2: ICISSP
TI - Quantum-Resilient IoT: Integrating Hardware-Based Post-Quantum Cryptography for Robust Device Security
SN - 978-989-758-735-1
AU - Spitz S.
AU - Lawall A.
AU - Andrzejczak M.
PY - 2025
SP - 419
EP - 424
DO - 10.5220/0013091100003899
PB - SciTePress