Secure Blockchain and Quantum Technologies 6G-Enabled IoT

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-394-31067-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Buch, Englisch, 368 Seiten

Future-proof your hyper-connected infrastructure against the looming quantum threat with this guide to mastering blockchain-driven security frameworks and quantum-resistant architectures essential for safeguarding data integrity in the 6G-powered era.

6G networks promise unprecedented speed, capacity, and reliability, enabling a massive expansion of connected devices within the Internet of Things. However, securing this ever-growing network presents significant challenges. While offering unparalleled processing power, quantum computers pose a threat to current encryption methods used in securing data communication. This book explores the need for quantum-resistant solutions for the 6G-powered Internet of Things. Through expert insights and real-world scenarios, it explores how blockchain can be leveraged to ensure data integrity, provenance, and secure device authentication within the 6G IoT. This volume offers comprehensive coverage of this emerging technology and its potential to leverage 6G technology, making it an invaluable resource for the field.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Perarasi, T.

Karthiga, M.

Sountharrajan, S.

Suganya, E.

Balusamy, Balamurugan

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung Netzwerksicherheit
• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Nachrichten- und Kommunikationstechnik Drahtlostechnologie
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Quantencomputer, DNA-Computing

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface xvii
Acknowledgements xix

1 Harnessing 6G for Diverse IoT Applications 1
A. Saran Kumar, K. Dhana Shree, M. Nivaashini, V. Praveen, S. Priyanka and Muhammad Nawaz Khan

1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 The Evolution of 6G Network System 4
1.3 The 6G System 6
1.4 Conclusion 14

2 Demystifying 6G: Unlocking the Potential of the Next Generation Wireless Networks 17
G. Amuthavalli, U. Palani and M. Bavethra

2.1 Introduction to the Evolution of Wireless Networks 18
2.2 Need and Motivation 20
2.3 Unlocking the 6G Capabilities 21
2.4 Usage Scenarios of 6G 25
2.5 Technology Trends and Enablers of 6G 28
2.6 Spectrum of 6G 32
2.7 Conclusion and Scope of Research 33

3 Dynamic Client Selection in Energy-Aware Federated Learning for IoT-Enabled Edge Networks 37
Gummarekula Sattibabu and G. Nagarajan

3.1 Introduction 38
3.2 Motivation and Related Works 42
3.3 System Model 50
3.4 Proposed Work 53
3.5 Simulation Results 59
3.6 Conclusion and Future Work 63

4 The Connected World: Exploring the Expanding IoT Ecosystem 69
A. Revathi, R. Kaladevi, M. Vimaladevi, V. Umarani and S. Mohanaselvi

4.1 Introduction 70
4.2 IoT in Weather Forecasting 72
4.4 IoMT-Internet of Medical Things 76
4.5 IoT in Industrial Automation 79
4.6 IoT in Agriculture 83
4.7 Recent Research Trends in IoT 87
4.8 Conclusion 89

5 Secure Protocols and Blockchain-Based Iot for Smart Home Applications 95
Senthil Kumaran R., Prabakaran D., Shyamala R. and S. Hannah Pauline

5.1 Introduction 96
5.2 Literature Review 98
5.3 Secured Protocols for IoT Environment 100
5.4 Blockchain Technology in Smart Home Applications 107
5.5 Security Analysis 112
5.6 Conclusion and Future Work 114

6 Future Directions: The Evolving Landscape of Secure 6G IoT with Quantum and Blockchain 117
Muhammadu Sathik Raja, Swarnalatha A. P., Sowparnika B. and Karthikeyan M.

6.1 Introduction 118
6.2 Quantum Technology and Its Role in 6G IoT 120\
6.3 Blockchain as a Security Enabler for 6G IoT 123
6.4 Synergy of Quantum and Blockchain in 6G IoT 125
6.5 Advanced Use Cases and Applications 128
6.6 Challenges in Adoption 131
6.7 Future Research Directions in Quantum and Blockchain Technologies for 6G IoT 134
6.8 Roadmap for Implementation of Quantum and Blockchain Technologies in 6G IoT 139
6.9 Conclusion 145

7 Challenges and Considerations: Ethical Implications and Regulatory Framework 149
Punniyakotti Varadharajan Gopirajan, Kaladevi Ramar, S. Naveen, Vel Murugesh Kumar. N. and Jayaraj Ramasamy

7.1 Overview of Secure Blockchain, Quantum Technologies, and 6G-Enabled IoT 150
7.2 Ethical Implications 150
7.3 Regulatory Frameworks 155
7.4 Technical and Operational Challenges of IoT with Blockchain, 6G and Quantum Computers 160
7.5 Considerations for Implementation 165
7.6 Future Directions 171
7.7 Conclusion 173

8 Quantum Secured 6G in Precision Healthcare: Future Challenges and Trends 177
J. Shanthalakshmi Revathy and J. Mangaiyarkkarasi

8.1 Introduction 178
8.2 Quantum Technologies for Securing 6G Networks 181
8.3 Integration of 6G in Precision Healthcare 185
8.4 Challenges in Quantum Secured 6G Networks 188
8.5 Future Trends in Quantum Secured 6G Healthcare Systems 191
8.6 Case Studies and Applications 194
8.7 Conclusion 198

9 An Efficient Net-B0 Deep Learning Model for the Detection of Breast Tumor from Histopathological Images 203
Monika S., Nagarajan. G. and Perarasi T.

9.1 Introduction 204
9.2 Related Works 206
9.3 Proposed Work 210
9.4 Results and Discussion 213
9.5 Conclusion 219

10 Compact MIMO Patch Antenna Design for 6G-Enabled Internet of Medical Things Operating within the IoT Ecosystem 225
Janani P. and Koushick Venkatesh

10.1 Introduction 226
10.2 Evolution Stages of 1G to 6G 229
10.3 6G Medical Improvements that 5G Wouldn't be Able to Do! 233
10.4 Future Holds for Wireless Communication Networks with 6G Capability 235
10.5 IoMT vs IoT in Healthcare 236
10.6 Challenges in Implementing IoMT 237
10.7 Importance of IoMT in Antenna 238
10.8 Proposed Design Considerations of the Antenna 240
10.9 Results and Discussions 242
10.10 Conclusion 243
10.11 Strengthening Cybersecurity over 6G Antenna 250
10.12 Future Scope of IoMT Applications 252

11 Quantum-Secure Blockchain: Revolutionizing Security for the 6G IoT 257
Parthasarathi P., Nivedha S., Krishnamoorthy V. and Priyanga M. A.

11.1 Introduction 258
11.2 Foundations of Quantum Computing and Blockchain 263
11.3 Quantum Threats to Blockchain and IoT Security 269
11.4 Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Technology 273
11.5 Integrating Quantum-Secure Blockchain with 6G IoT 277
11.6 Advancements in 6G and Quantum-Resistant IoT Applications 284
11.7 Challenges in Implementing Quantum-Secure Blockchain for IoT 289
11.8 Future Directions 293
11.9 Conclusion 295

12 From Sci-Fi to Reality: Making Secure 6G IoT Applications a Reality 299
Muhammadu Sathik Raja, Karthikeyan M., K. Syed Ali Fathima and Manoj R.

12.1 Introduction 300
12.2 Fundamentals of 6G and IoT 302
12.3 Security Challenges in 6G IoT Applications 306
12.4 Enabling Secure 6G IoT Applications 309
12.5 Making Sci-Fi Applications a Reality with 6G IoT 314
12.6 Building a Resilient Security Framework for 6G IoT 317
12.7 Global Efforts in 6G Development 321
12.8 Challenges in Realizing Secure 6G IoT Applications 324
12.9 Case Studies and Prototypes 326
12.10 Future Directions 327
12.11 Conclusion 329

References 329
Index 333

Über Autor(innen)

T. Perarasi, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the Bannari Amman Institute of Technology with more than 20 years of experience. She has authored a book, eight book chapters, and 32 articles in national and international journals, presented more than 50 papers in international conferences, and filed 14 patents. Her current research includes Internet of Things, cognitive radio networks, antenna systems, and wireless networks.

M. Karthiga, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Bannari Amman Institute of Technology with more than 11 years of experience. She has published 28 articles in national and international journals and more than 11 book chapters. Her research interests include data mining, image mining, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and deep learning.

S. Sountharrajan, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing at the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham's Chennai Campus. He has published more than 15 papers in national and international conferences and 35 international journals. His research focuses on big data, cloud computing, and cloud-deployed applications.

E. Suganya, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at the Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering. She has published more than 20 papers in national and international journals and conferences. Her current research interests include data analytics, data mining, and optimization algorithms.

Balamurugan Balusamy, PhD is an Associate Dean of Students at Shiv Nadar University with more than 12 years of experience. He has published more than 200 papers in international journals and more than 80 books. His research interests include XAI, data science, and blockchain technologies.