Date of Award
Spring 2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Computer Science
Program
Computing
First Advisor
Cebe, Mumin
Second Advisor
Kaczmarek, Thomas
Third Advisor
Perouli, Debbie
Abstract
Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) is a wireless communication technology that enables a wide range of applications, from smart cities to industrial automation. As a part of the 5G extension, NB-IoT promises to connect billions of devices with low-power and low-cost requirements. However, with the advent of quantum computers, the incoming NB-IoT era is already under threat due to conventional cryptographic algorithms that might be adapted to secure devices in NB-IoT being susceptible to be broken soon. In this context, we investigate the feasibility of using post-quantum key exchange and signature algorithms for securing NB-IoT applications. We develop a realistic ns-3 environment to represent the characteristics of NB-IoT networks and analyze the usage of post-quantum algorithms to secure communication. In this context, we investigate the feasibility of using post-quantum key exchange and signature algorithms for securing NB-IoT applications.