Quantum-Resistant Security Framework for Secure and Scalable IoT-enabled Metaverse Environments

Imran Taj, Zayed University
Muhammad Adnan, HCT-Al Ain Campuses

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics

Publication Date

1-1-2025

Abstract

In an era where securing Internet of Things (IoT) devices within Metaverse environments is increasingly critical, existing frameworks often lack robust, quantum-resistant protection suitable for resource-constrained devices. This study aims to develop a comprehensive quantum-resistant security framework designed for IoT-enabled Metaverse applications. Our multilayered architecture incorporates Ideal Coset Lattice Cryptography (ICLC) and a Hypercomplex Multivariate Encryption Scheme (HMES) across the Device, Network, and Metaverse layers. ICLC provides lightweight, quantum-resistant encryption for devices with limited computational resources, while HMES enhances security through complex algebraic structures resistant to quantum attacks. We implement a Zero-Knowledge Proof Authentication mechanism over Hypercomplex Algebras (ZKPHA) to authenticate devices without exposing private keys. An edge computing strategy that employs convex optimization minimizes latency and computational load, ensuring scalability and efficiency. Simulations over a 260-minute period compared our framework with six state-of-the-art methods under various conditions. The results show that our framework reduces the rate of successful cyberattacks on encrypted data to 0.15%, achieves encryption and decryption times of 2.2 milliseconds per operation, and maintains 98.5% system availability during attacks.

ISSN

0098-3063

Publisher

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Disciplines

Computer Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences

Keywords

Computational Resources, Internet of Things, Metaverse, Quantum Computing, Scalability, Security

Scopus ID

05002604000

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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