Design and Evaluation of Cryptographic Protocols for Resource-Constrained IoT Devices: A Comparative Study of Lightweight and Post-Quantum Algorithms with Hybrid Deployment Models
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https://doi.org/10.64943/jkc.2025.030214Keywords:
: IoT, Lightweight Cryptography, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Encryption, Information Security, MATLAB.Abstract
This research aims to evaluate and compare encryption algorithms designed for securing Internet of Things (IoT) devices with limited processing power, memory, and energy resources. The study focuses on lightweight cryptography and post-quantum cryptography, using MATLAB simulations to analyze key size, encryption time, computational complexity, memory usage, and security levels.
The results show that lightweight cryptography achieves higher performance and lower resource consumption, making it suitable for civil IoT applications, while post-quantum cryptography provides stronger protection and better long-term security for industrial environments. The study recommends adopting hybrid encryption approaches that balance efficiency and security to ensure reliable protection against evolving cyber threats.
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