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Novel Post-quantum Internet of Things (IoT) Security Algorithms and Protocols: Design and Analysis of Efficient and Secure PQC Schemes Tailored for Resource-Constrained IoT Devices

Leena Kunnath, C. R. Narendra Babu

Published Jan 1, 2026• 0 citations

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-18138-1_5

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