Call for Papers

Quantum computing is poised to transform numerous fields, with cryptography standing at the forefront. As quantum capabilities advance, it becomes imperative to rethink the foundations of secure system design for a post-quantum world. Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) seeks to develop cryptographic algorithms resilient against both classical and quantum adversaries, and has been an active research area for decades. In recent years, PQC has garnered substantial industrial attention, catalyzed by the standardization process initiated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in 2017. Following a rigorous multi-year process, NIST announced the first set of PQC standards in 2024, marking a pivotal milestone for the field.

The Workshop on Quantum-Resistant Cryptography and Security (QRSEC 2025) aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to present, discuss, and advance the state of the art in quantum-safe cryptography and related areas. We invite original research papers on all aspects of quantum-resistant security, including theoretical foundations, algorithm design, cryptographic engineering, protocol development, risk assessment, and migration strategies. The workshop will also foster dialogue on the broader impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity, system security, and privacy.

Topics of Interest 

The following subtopics represent but may not include all interested areas.

• Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) – theory and practice 

• Theoretical foundations: Advances in lattice-based, hash-based, multivariate, coding, isogeny-based PQC, information-theoretical approaches 

• Standardization efforts, adaptation, and deployment strategies

• Quantum threats to computing infrastructure, hardware, firmware, and software

• Quantum-safe supply chain, cryptography bill of materials

• Machine learning for post-quantum cryptanalysis

• Quantum-resistant systems and frameworks

• Quantum-resistant networks, next-generation (e.g., 5G and beyond, LEO/satellite networks)

• Quantum-resistant systems, hardware and side-channel resistance in PQC

• Post-quantum security for blockchain, IoT, and cloud environments

• Risk analysis and remediation planning

• Regulatory and compliance requirements

 Important Dates

• Submission Deadline:  July 12, 2025 AoE

• Notification Date: August 9, 2025

• Camera Ready:  August 22, 2025

Submission

Submissions to QRSEC must be written in English and fully anonymized—author names, affiliations, acknowledgments and any identifying citations must be omitted. Each paper should begin with a title and a short abstract, and must be submitted as a single PDF file formatted in the double-column ACM format using the sigconf template (a simpler version is available here). Authors must not alter font sizes, margins, or any other aspects of the standard template.

We invite two categories of submissions:

• Full Papers
  Intended for research with relatively mature content, full papers are limited to a maximum of 10 pages total, including references and any appendices. Submissions may present exploratory or recently published work suited for broader visibility. Depending on the number of accepted manuscripts, full papers may receive longer presentation slots at the workshop.

• Short Papers
  Short papers should present ongoing or future work—position statements, early-stage or visionary ideas—in a concise form. These are limited to 5 pages total, including references and appendices. Authors must clearly indicate a short paper by prepending “Short Paper:” to the title.

Submissions that do not adhere to these formatting or anonymization requirements may be rejected without review. All manuscripts must be uploaded through the official submission site and must follow the aforementioned guidelines in order to be considered.

Proceedings and Publication
The proceedings of the workshop will be published by the ACM and made available to all workshop attendees. Papers will also be included in the ACM Digital Library under a specific ISBN.

Double Submission Policy
In accordance with ACM policy, double or simultaneous submissions are not permitted. Papers that are simultaneously under review by another conference or journal, or that have been submitted elsewhere, will be rejected without consideration. However, technical reports and preprints published online (e.g., on arXiv) are permitted.

Research Ethics
Ethical conduct in research is essential for maintaining public trust and scientific integrity. All submissions will be reviewed for ethical considerations. Papers that fail to meet ethical standards will be rejected regardless of technical merit. Because ethical issues vary between projects, there is no universal checklist; instead, researchers are expected to treat ethical analysis as an integral component of their work—beginning at project inception, continuing throughout, and culminating in the publication process.

Peer-Review Integrity Policy
All QRSEC participants must adhere to ACM’s Policy Against Harassment, Code of Ethics, and Publications Policies. Reviewers, including PC members and external reviewers, are expected to uphold the integrity of the peer-review process and avoid conflicts of interest (e.g., reviewer collusion). Violations will be penalized in accordance with ACM’s penalty guidelines.

If you observe a violation, please contact the program chairs or SIGSAC officers. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of all reports.

Organizing Committee

General Chair

• Cristina Nita-Rotaru (Northeastern University)

Program Chair

• Ashish Kundu (Cisco Research)

• Attila A. Yavuz (University of South Florida)

Local Area Chair

• Chung-Wei Lin (National Taiwan University)

Web Chair

• Tushin Mallick (Northeastern University)

Publication Chair 

• Saleh Darzi (University of South Florida)

Program Committee

• Reza Azarderakhsh (FAU and PQSecure)

• Paulo L. Barreto (University of Washington, Tacoma)

• Shi Bai (Florida Atlantic University)

• Elisa Bertino (Purdue University)

• Craig Gentry (Cornami)

• Daniel Genkin (Georgia Tech)

• David Jao (University of Waterloo)

• James Joshi (University of Pittsburgh)

• Imtiaz Karim (Purdue University and UT Dallas)

• Aniket Kate (Purdue University and Supra Research)

• Chung-Wei Lin (National Taiwan University)

• Mehran Mozaffari Kermani (University of South Florida)

• Alexander Nelson (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville)

• Surya Nepal (CSIRO)

• Thomas Prest (PQShield)

• Markku-Juhani O. Saarinen (Tampere University)

• Reihaneh Safavi-Naini (University of Calgary)