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Computer Networks

Permutation-based lightweight mutual authentication and key agreement protocol: A post-quantum secure design with IoD applicability

Farid Binbeshr, Mostefa Kara, Sultan Almuhammadi, Muath AlShaikh, AbdulAziz Al-Helali, Mohammad Ali A. Hammoudeh

Published Aug 4, 2026• 0 citations
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10.1016/j.comnet.2026.112637

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