MUMBAI, India, June 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641073754 A) filed by Paavai Engineering College on June 14, 2026, for A System And Method For Quantum-Resistant Real-Time Data Encryption In Cloud Computing Environments.
Inventors include Dr. D. Banumathy; Mr. V. Maheskumar; Mr. E. Elanchezhiyan; Dr. R. Vijayarajeswari; Dr. K. Kalaiselvi; Mrs. N. Karthica; Mrs. R. Niranjana; and Mrs. R. Maheshwari.
The application for the patent was published on June 26, 2026, under issue no. 26/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for quantum-resistant real-time data encryption in cloud computing environments. The invention is designed to address the growing cybersecurity challenges associated with the emergence of quantum computing technologies, which pose significant risks to conventional cryptographic algorithms used in cloud infrastructures. The proposed framework integrates post-quantum cryptographic mechanisms, secure authentication procedures, intelligent key management, adaptive security orchestration, and real-time encryption services to provide comprehensive protection for cloud-hosted data. The system employs quantum-resistant encryption algorithms to secure data during transmission, processing, and storage while ensuring protection against both classical and quantum-enabled cyberattacks. A secure authentication module validates users, applications, and connected devices using post-quantum cryptographic verification techniques. A dedicated key management framework generates, distributes, stores, updates, and revokes cryptographic keys through quantum-resistant key exchange mechanisms. The invention further incorporates adaptive security controls capable of dynamically adjusting cryptographic configurations and security policies based on workload conditions, operational requirements, and threat intelligence. A secure communication controller establishes encrypted channels among cloud servers, storage resources, virtual machines, containers, edge devices, and distributed applications. Additionally, a threat monitoring and security analytics module continuously analyses system activities to identify suspicious behavior, unauthorized access attempts, and emerging security threats. Upon detection of abnormal conditions, the framework automatically initiates protective actions such as key regeneration, encryption enhancement, and access control modifications. The invention provides a scalable, efficient, and future-ready security solution suitable for public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. By integrating quantum-resistant cryptography with real-time cloud security operations, the proposed framework ensures long-term protection of sensitive information while maintaining high performance, operational efficiency, and resilience against evolving cybersecurity threats in the quantum computing era.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
