Post-Quantum Cryptography for Satellite and Space Security: A Protocol-Centred Systematic Literature Review

Abubakar Ahmad

Published Oct 18, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

This is a systematic literature review for space and satellite cyber security with focus on the protocols of post-quantum cryptography. The review aims to answer 5 research questions that covers primitives, protocols, evaluation evidence, threats/security models, and constraints/maturity.

DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/bn9ck

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