Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Keywords
Quantum Computing, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Enterprise Security, Cryptographic Agility, Cloud Security, Quantum-Resistant Algorithms, Cybersecurity Architecture
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.22178/acta.26.3.44
Abstract
The emergence of quantum computing presents unprecedented challenges to contemporary enterprise cybersecurity frameworks. Current cryptographic systems that protect sensitive data and secure communications will become vulnerable to quantum attacks within the next decade. This research examines the implications of quantum computing advancement for enterprise and cloud information systems, proposing quantum-resilient architectural frameworks that can withstand both classical and quantum threats. We analyze the timeline of quantum computing development, assess vulnerabilities in existing enterprise security infrastructures, and evaluate post-quantum cryptographic approaches suitable for organizational implementation. Through comparative analysis of quantum-resistant algorithms and architectural patterns, this study demonstrates that enterprises must begin transitioning to quantum-safe systems immediately despite quantum computers' current limitations. The research reveals that organizations storing long-lived sensitive data face immediate risks from "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks where adversaries collect encrypted data today for future quantum decryption. Our proposed architecture integrates post-quantum cryptography, hybrid classical-quantum security approaches, and crypto-agility frameworks that enable organizations to adapt as quantum threats evolve. The findings contribute practical guidance for enterprise architects, security professionals, and cloud service providers navigating the transition to quantum-resilient information systems. This work emphasizes that quantum preparedness is not a future concern but an urgent present requirement for organizations handling sensitive data with long confidentiality requirements.
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Citation / Publisher Attribution
Acta Scientiae, v. 26, issue 3, p. 580-595
Scholar Commons Citation
Inakollu, Manikantha Varaprasad, "Quantum-Resilient Architectures for Enterprise and Cloud Information Systems, Implications of Quantum Computing for Enterprise Cybersecurity and Data Integrity" (2025). Computer Science and Engineering Faculty Publications. 161.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/esb_facpub/161
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