Analysis of Post-Quantum Cryptographic Algorithms: A Systematic Literature Review

Due to the significant advancement in quantum computational capability, there has been a race to develop algorithms capable of withstanding attacks stemming from this emerging technology. In response to this need, the National Institute of Standards and Technology of the United States initiated a standardization process for such algorithms since 2016. However, the academic literature still does not provide comprehensive coverage on the number of published algorithms nor their comparison with other reports in terms of security and efficiency. To address this lack of information, this study presents a systematic literature review up to January 2024. As a result of this analysis, a total of 69 different algorithms and 7 security incident articles concerning them have been identified. These findings serve as a reference point for future research and developments in the field of post-quantum cryptography, especially regarding quantum key distribution and digital signature authentication.