The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) revolutionizes industry, but with its interconnectedness comes vulnerability. Traditional cybersecurity crumbles before the looming threat of quantum computers. Quantum Cryptography and Annealing for Securing Industrial IoT focuses on the rapidly evolving field of quantum security solutions for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms, emphasizing the critical intersection of quantum cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, and their practical applications in IIoT. The book's primary objective is to drive advancements that significantly intersect quantum cryptography in securing IIoT devices, elevate secure IIoT infrastructures, and optimize the overall delivery. Distinguishing itself by prioritizing practical applications, this book offers a nuanced perspective on how technological integrations in quantum cryptosystems are actively employed in real-world scenarios. The authors meticulously examine the role of quantum cryptosystems in the design, analysis, and optimization of IIoT-specific hardware, examining their resilience to physical and side-channel attacks and evaluating performance. This book strikes a balance between theoretical concepts and practical applications, providing insights into the challenges and solutions encountered in applying quantum cryptographical principles to IIoT engineering problems. It highlights the interdisciplinary collaboration required in the field, recognizing the collaborative nature of quantum cryptography engineering that involves professionals from diverse fields.

The book empowers readers with a comprehensive understanding of the pivotal role played by applied quantum cryptography in shaping the future of industrial engineering.