IoT-Enabled Secure and Scalable Cloud Architecture: A Hybrid Post-Quantum Cryptographic and Blockchain-Based Framework for Multi-User Systems

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10.2991/978-94-6463-718-2_68How to use a DOI?

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IoT; cloud architecture; hybrid post-quantum cryptography; blockchain; security; scalability; decentralization; multi-user systems; resource-constrained environments; quantum-resistant; integration; energy efficiency; regulatory compliance; user experience; data management; cost-effective; system integration; quantum threats; future-proof; IoT standards; blockchain architecture

Abstract

In this paper a novel IoT-enabled secure and scalable cloud architecture employing a hybrid post-quantum cryptographic and blockchain-based framework is proposed targeting multi-user system. Hence, to ensure the advanced protection of IoT data and communications against classical and quantum attacks, post-quantum cryptography, and blockchain technologies are integrated, which also provides long-term security. The hybrid system approached optimises both the scalability and decentralisation features that solve the regular blockchain scalability issues with regards to IoT, and therefore, increases resilience when managing IoT devices. Additionally, the system aims to maximize the use of cryptographic methods to find a trade-off between security and efficiency and to be appropriate for resource-constrained IoT settings. The hybrid framework also allows for interoperability with existing IoT standards and energy-efficiency solutions for battery-powered end devices. By designing this architecture to be future-proof, and so it can combat emerging quantum threats against end-user data. This proposed framework has drastically enhanced user experience due tools like simplified management and good security perks. By managing data storage effectively and offering quantum-resistant protection, the system provides full-featured security for IoT applications while requiring very little interruption to existing infrastructures. These advanced technologies offer powerful and economical alternatives to Scalable, Secure, and Long-Term IoT Cloud mechanism.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - P. Palanisamy
AU  - M. Azhagesan
AU  - D. Sathiya
AU  - B. Arun
AU  - S. Dineshkumar
AU  - C. Ilayaraju
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/05/23
TI  - IoT-Enabled Secure and Scalable Cloud Architecture: A Hybrid Post-Quantum Cryptographic and Blockchain-Based Framework for Multi-User Systems
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainability Innovation in Computing and Engineering (ICSICE 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 795
EP  - 807
SN  - 2352-538X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-718-2_68
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-718-2_68
ID  - Palanisamy2025
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