Quantum Security Advancement: Researchers at RPI’s RCC explore quantum preprocessing for securing IoT devices.
Conference Recognition: Their paper is accepted at the IEEE SaTC 2025 conference.
Student Contributions: Undergraduate researchers play a crucial role in cybersecurity innovations.
Quantum computing is changing the digital security landscape. Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s (RPI) Cybersecurity Collaboratory (RCC) are tackling its implications for the Internet of Things (IoT). Their recent study, focusing on quantum preprocessing for IoT security, has been accepted for presentation at the 1st IEEE Conference on Secure and Trustworthy CyberInfrastructure for IoT and Microelectronics (SaTC 2025).
Led by Brian Callahan, RPI senior lecturer and RCC director, the team includes students Tiffany Cheng, Shoshana Sugerman, and Colin Farley. Their research aims to reinforce IoT security using quantum techniques, addressing vulnerabilities posed by the rapid expansion of connected devices.
"This research is an exciting milestone not only for the RCC but also for our students at RPI, who come together from diverse fields to solve some of the most pressing challenges in quantum computing and cybersecurity..."
— Brian Callahan, Director, RCC
The team’s paper is the second quantum cybersecurity publication from RCC. Since Rensselaer installed its IBM Quantum System One in April 2024, undergraduate students have been contributing to advanced cybersecurity solutions, with ten students now engaged in related research.
"The opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge research in quantum security for IoT devices gives our students invaluable hands-on experience that will be crucial as they enter an increasingly quantum-enabled world."
— Brian Callahan, Director, RCC
The RCC’s research efforts extend beyond quantum security into Generative AI applications in cybersecurity. RPI continues to provide students with real-world research opportunities, positioning the RCC as a leader in cybersecurity education and innovation.
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