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Quantum machine learning (QML) has recently emerged as a promising research direction at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. Among its potential applications, intrusion detection remains particularly relevant due to the growing complexity of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive and efficient detection mechanisms. This paper explores the applicability of lightweight quantum and hybrid quantum-classical machine learning approaches for intrusion detection in resource-constrained experimental settings. The study is designed as a comparative analysis of selected models, including variational and kernel-based quantum techniques, alongside a conventional classical baseline, in order to evaluate their practical potential for cybersecurity tasks.
The experimental framework relies on a reduced and preprocessed cybersecurity dataset and is implemented in a simulated quantum environment using accessible open-source tools. The comparison considers standard performance indicators such as classification effectiveness and computational efficiency, while also reflecting on broader dimensions of model suitability for security-oriented applications. In addition to the technical evaluation, the paper addresses several ethical considerations associated with the use of QML in cybersecurity, including limited transparency, risks related to biased or imbalanced training data, and the operational implications of incorrect classifications in intrusion detection scenarios.
Rather than claiming immediate quantum advantage, the study aims to provide a realistic and methodologically grounded perspective on the current role of QML in cybersecurity research. The expected contribution is twofold - first, to outline a feasible experimental approach for evaluating QML methods in intrusion detection and second, to highlight the importance of combining performance-oriented assessment with ethical and interpretability-related considerations when examining emerging intelligent security solutions.