International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Vol 16, No 5: October 2026

Quantum-AI cybersecurity threat detection framework: A hybrid architecture for enterprise security operations

Muneer Basha Shaik (Independent Researcher)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2026

Abstract

Enterprise security operations face computational bottlenecks that classical architectures cannot efficiently resolve at scale. This paper presents the quantum-AI cybersecurity threat detection framework (QACTDF), a hybrid architecture that combines quantum-enhanced optimization with AI-driven behavioral analytics for large-enterprise threat detection. The architecture employs a four-layer orchestration model in which an AI-governed routing policy selectively directs security workloads-including threat correlation, cryptographic verification, and anomaly classification-to quantum-assisted processors, while high-throughput tasks such as telemetry ingestion and alert triage are handled by classical infrastructure. Qualitatively evaluated against canonical security framework criteria-detection scope, integration feasibility, scalability, and sustainability-and supported by simulation-derived performance estimates, QACTDF addresses functional capability gaps in conventional security architectures. The framework additionally incorporates post-quantum cryptographic alignment in accordance with NIST FIPS 203 and provides a sequential adoption pathway for enterprise architects integrating quantum capabilities into existing security operations centers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJECE

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE, ISSN: 2088-8708, a SCOPUS indexed Journal, SNIP: 1.001; SJR: 0.296; CiteScore: 0.99; SJR & CiteScore Q2 on both of the Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science) is the official publication of the Institute of ...