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@article{207243,
        author = {Romaer Ahuja and Nikita and Aditya Singh and Geetanjali Rautela and Bharat Bhushan Sharma},
        title = {Integrating Post-Quantum Cryptography into Zero-Trust Architectures: Design Challenges and Security Evaluation},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {no},
        pages = {100-108},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=207243},
        abstract = {Quantum computing is really important for security systems we use today. Because of this, we need new types of encryptions called post-quantum cryptography. At the same time, the idea of Zero-Trust Architecture is gaining a lot of attention. In this approach, you don’t just trust everyone automatically. This paper explores how we can integrate new post-quantum encryption techniques into these zero-trust frameworks. We will examine the major challenges involved in this design and what it means for safety. We are going to look at three main types of post-quantum encryption: those based on lattices, hashes, and multivariate polynomials. We'll see how these fit with the main principles of zero-trust, like always verifying identities, breaking networks into smaller parts, and ensuring secure communication. Our research, which examined security and efficiency, shows that it is possible to combine post-quantum encryption with zero-trust, but it does bring up some difficult questions about how much computing power is necessary, how complicated it is to manage encryption keys, and how to ensure different systems can communicate effectively. Empirical analysis on real-world network datasets demonstrates that PQC introduces significant overhead, particularly in small-sized flows, while hybrid approaches mitigate performance impact. The findings suggest that using a combination of encryption methods is a smart approach, providing better security without causing major slowdowns. This paper offers helpful tips for businesses preparing to adopt zero-trust in a world where quantum computers are becoming a factor.},
        keywords = {Post-Quantum Cryptography, Zero-Trust Architecture, Lattice-Based Cryptography, Hybrid Cryptography, Quantum Computing Threats, Cryptographic Migration, Cryptographic Agility, Micro segmentation, Security Evaluation.},
        month = {July},
        }