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@article{182694,
        author = {Aneesunisa T A and Dr Ningthoujam Chidananda Singh},
        title = {Safeguarding E-Voting in the Quantum Era: A Modular Cloud-Based Security Framework},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2868-2872},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182694},
        abstract = {The growing potential of quantum computing is reshaping how we think about digital security, especially in the context of electronic voting. Anticipating these changes, this work introduces a cloud-based voting system designed to remain secure as technology evolves. The platform combines established encryption standards, such as AES-256 for protecting ballots and SHA-256 for anonymizing voter identities, with a flexible, modular architecture built on widely used open-source technologies. One-time password authentication and a dedicated ad- ministrative dashboard strengthen both user verification and result management. Through hands-on deployment and thorough testing, the system has demonstrated its ability to protect voter privacy, block unauthorized actions, and deliver a smooth user experience. By prioritizing adaptability, this solution is prepared to incorporate quantum-resistant cryptography in the future, offering a practical foundation for trustworthy digital elections in a changing security landscape [1, 2]},
        keywords = {Post-Quantum Cryptography, Secure Electronic Voting, AES-256 Encryption, SHA-256 Hashing, One-Time Password Authentication, Cloud-Based Security, Render Platform Deployment, MySQL Cloud Hosting, Free Domain Hosting},
        month = {July},
        }