Collection Overview
Scientific Reports has launched a Guest-Edited Collection on Post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptography
Post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptography, which are crucial for safeguarding information in the era of quantum computing, require innovative solutions to protect against quantum threats. These fields leverage advanced techniques to develop cryptographic algorithms that can withstand the computational power of quantum computers, ensuring the security of sensitive data. The focus for post-quantum cybersecurity is on creating robust encryption methods and security protocols that can adapt to evolving threats and provide significant advantages in protecting digital information across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and government.
This will be a Collection of original research papers and will be open for submissions from all authors – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and of Scientific Reports more generally. We are welcoming submissions until 28 February 2026.
Why is this Collection important?
“Post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptography is a core field addressing security challenges in the quantum computing era. As quantum technology advances, traditional encryption systems face collapse risks, making this research critical to global digital infrastructure security. I’m excited about this Collection as it gathers cutting-edge results and accelerates interdisciplinary collaboration. It may provide industry standards and drive practical solutions. For researchers, it’s a key platform to showcase breakthroughs and shape future security paradigms.” - Changsheng Wan
“With the advent of quantum computing, it is crucial to develop quantum-resistant algorithms, protocols, and security frameworks. This Call for Papers on "Post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptography" is not just timely but essential to safeguard digital trust in the quantum era.” - Sangram Ray
"Post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptography is a critical frontier as quantum computing threatens to break current cryptographic standards. This Collection addresses urgent global needs for secure communication, national defense, and digital infrastructure resilience. I'm excited about its potential to drive innovation in lattice-based, code-based, and multivariate cryptographic systems. The Collection will foster collaboration between mathematicians, cryptographers, and engineers to build scalable, future-proof solutions. Researchers should contribute to this collection to shape the foundations of the next-generation secure internet and play a key role in safeguarding data in the quantum era." - Daya Sagar Gupta
Why submit to a collection?
Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by Guest Editors, who are experts in their fields, and In-House Editors and are supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.
Who is involved?
Guest Editors:
- Musheer Ahmad: Jamia Millia Islamia, India
- Daya Sagar Gupta: Indian Institute of Technology, India
- Arijit Karati: National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
- Sangram Ray: National Institute of Technology Sikkim, India
- Changsheng Wan: Southeast University, China
Internal Team:
- In-House Editor: Dr. Thomas Tischer, Scientific Reports, Germany
- Commissioning Editor: Faija Miah, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK
- Managing Editor: Sarah Jane Hunt, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK
How can I submit my paper?
Visit the Collection page to find out more about this collection and submit your article.