Efficient Secure Communication Protocols for Quantum-Enabled Cloud Computing Environments

Abstract

The integration of quantum technologies with cloud computing introduces new challenges in ensuring secure and efficient communication across distributed environments. Classical cryptographic mechanisms are increasingly vulnerable to quantum attacks, necessitating the development of quantum-resilient communication protocols. This paper proposes efficient secure communication protocols for quantum-enabled cloud computing environments, leveraging quantum key distribution and hybrid quantum-classical security mechanisms. The proposed framework ensures confidentiality, integrity, and low-latency data exchange while maintaining scalability in dynamic cloud settings. Performance evaluation demonstrates improved security robustness and communication efficiency compared to conventional approaches. The results highlight the potential of quantum-enabled protocols as a foundation for next-generation secure cloud infrastructures.