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International Conference on Innovative Mechanisms for Industry Applications

Quantum-Enhanced Wireless Security Framework using SARG04-based QKD and Q-MIC Integration for IEEE 802.11 Networks

A Krishnaveni, K. Gowtham, S Krishnaraj

Published Sep 3, 2025• 1 citation
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Abstract

People are worried about the lack of security guarantees in classical IEEE 802.11 security protocols, especially since wireless networks are becoming more ubiquitous across public spaces, private facilities, and mission-critical application revisions, potentially vulnerable to quantum computer threats. Current encryption algorithms, such as WEP, WPA, and/or WPA2, are designed based on computational hardness assumptions, making them more insecure with hard quantum algorithms that break current key exchange mechanisms. We develop a quantum-assisted security framework for the IEEE 802.11 architecture, integrating the SARG04-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) protocol and an innovative Quantum Message Integrity Code (Q-MIC). The second framework introduces modifications to the 4-Way Handshake, enabling the secure exchange and authentication of encryption keys while maintaining QKD backward compatibility with non-quantum-capable devices. Experimental analysis indicates a tremendous improvement compared to other protocols (including WPA2 and the hybrid WPA3 + Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) framework) with an accuracy of 94.1 percent, a minimal reduction of RMSE at 2.34, and an increased capability against replay and man-in-the-middle attacks. The proposed system satisfies the specified need; it is not only scalable and a future-proof design but can also be adopted in areas where security is enforced, such as the defence, banking, and governmental cross-communication sectors. The framework also takes advantage of quantum mechanics by using it to perform key exchange, thereby eradicating the vulnerability of standard classical protocols and providing a strong basis for next-generation wireless security. The present study is theoretical, but the estimations are made with the help of a simulation and comparative analysis, not a new dataset experiment.

DOI
10.1109/icimia67127.2025.11200925

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The resource limitations of IoT nodes and the vulnerability of wireless channels to cyberattacks and snooping, the quick spread of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in wireless surroundings has created serious challenges to data security and privacy. The development of quantum computing, which can meritoriously crack classical encryption, is posing a growing threat to recognized cryptographic techniques like RSA and ECC. By applying concepts from quantum mechanics like predicament cloning, quantum cryptography, in particular Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), provides tentatively unbreakable security. In order to integrate lightweight quantum key exchange with traditional IoT communication protocols, this paper proposes a comprehensive Quantum Cryptography Framework (QCF) exactly designed for Wireless IoT networks. The framework is made to preserve energy efficiency while certifying forward secrecy, confidentiality, integrity, and authentication. A performance evaluation in terms of latency, throughput, and resistance to quantum attacks supports our discussion of the architecture, working mechanism, and implementation deliberations. The findings show that, when compared to traditional encryption methods, the suggested QCF greatly improves the security of wireless IoT systems, certifying resilience against oppositional models of the future.
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It is well known that wireless networks have become one of the most important part used communication systems, in particular for ubiquitous computing. However, providing secure communication for wireless networks has become one of the prime concerns. Quantum cryptography, namely quantum key distribution (QKD), offers the promise of unconditional security. In this paper, we shall extend our previous research work to a new method of integrating quantum cryptography for key distribution in 802.11 wireless networks. Our contributions, based on our previous results [1], are as follows: (a) We shall show how QKD can be used in IEEE 802.11 wireless networks to securely distribute the keys. (b) We shall introduce a method that take the advantage of mutual authentication features offered by some EAP variants of 802.1X port-based network access control. (c) finally, we present a new code called quantum message integrity code (Q-MIC) which provides mutual authentication between the two communication parties and its implementation.
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