777 research outputs found
A Novel Latin Square Image Cipher
In this paper, we introduce a symmetric-key Latin square image cipher (LSIC)
for grayscale and color images. Our contributions to the image encryption
community include 1) we develop new Latin square image encryption primitives
including Latin Square Whitening, Latin Square S-box and Latin Square P-box ;
2) we provide a new way of integrating probabilistic encryption in image
encryption by embedding random noise in the least significant image bit-plane;
and 3) we construct LSIC with these Latin square image encryption primitives
all on one keyed Latin square in a new loom-like substitution-permutation
network. Consequently, the proposed LSIC achieve many desired properties of a
secure cipher including a large key space, high key sensitivities, uniformly
distributed ciphertext, excellent confusion and diffusion properties,
semantically secure, and robustness against channel noise. Theoretical analysis
show that the LSIC has good resistance to many attack models including
brute-force attacks, ciphertext-only attacks, known-plaintext attacks and
chosen-plaintext attacks. Experimental analysis under extensive simulation
results using the complete USC-SIPI Miscellaneous image dataset demonstrate
that LSIC outperforms or reach state of the art suggested by many peer
algorithms. All these analysis and results demonstrate that the LSIC is very
suitable for digital image encryption. Finally, we open source the LSIC MATLAB
code under webpage https://sites.google.com/site/tuftsyuewu/source-code.Comment: 26 pages, 17 figures, and 7 table
A novel conservative chaos driven dynamic DNA coding for image encryption
In this paper, we propose a novel conservative chaotic standard map-driven
dynamic DNA coding (encoding, addition, subtraction and decoding) for the image
encryption. The proposed image encryption algorithm is a dynamic DNA coding
algorithm i.e., for the encryption of each pixel different rules for encoding,
addition/subtraction, decoding etc. are randomly selected based on the
pseudorandom sequences generated with the help of the conservative chaotic
standard map. We propose a novel way to generate pseudo-random sequences
through the conservative chaotic standard map and also test them rigorously
through the most stringent test suite of pseudo-randomness, the NIST test
suite, before using them in the proposed image encryption algorithm. Our image
encryption algorithm incorporates a unique feed-forward and feedback mechanisms
to generate and modify the dynamic one-time pixels that are further used for
the encryption of each pixel of the plain image, therefore, bringing in the
desired sensitivity on plaintext as well as ciphertext. All the controlling
pseudorandom sequences used in the algorithm are generated for a different
value of the parameter (part of the secret key) with inter-dependency through
the iterates of the chaotic map (in the generation process) and therefore
possess extreme key sensitivity too. The performance and security analysis has
been executed extensively through histogram analysis, correlation analysis,
information entropy analysis, DNA sequence-based analysis, perceptual quality
analysis, key sensitivity analysis, plaintext sensitivity analysis, etc., The
results are promising and prove the robustness of the algorithm against various
common cryptanalytic attacks.Comment: 29 pages, 5 figures, 15 table
A Non-adaptive Partial Encryption of Grayscale Images based on Chaos
AbstractResearch papers published in recent times have focused towards different kinds of image encryption techniques. Image encryption based on Chaos became very popular for cryptography since properties of Chaos are related to two basic properties of good cipher-Confusion and Diffusion. In this paper, A Non-adaptive Partial Encryption of Grayscale Images Based on Chaoshas been proposed. In Partial encryption speed and time is the main factor. We decompose the original grayscale image into its corresponding binary eight bit planes then encrypted using couple tent map based pseudorandom binary number generator (PRBNG). The four significant bit planes, determined by 5% level of significance on contribution of a bit-plane in determination of a pixel value, are encrypted using keys which are obtained by applying the recurrence relation of tent map based PRBNG. Then the four insignificant bit planes along with encrypted significant bit planes are combined to form the final cipher image. In order to evaluate performance, the proposed algorithm was measured through a series of tests to measure the security and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm. These tests includes visual test through histogram analysis, measures of central tendency and dispersion, correlation-coefficient analysis, key sensitivity test, key space analysis, information entropy test, Measurement of Encryption Quality – MSE, PSNR, NPCR, UACI. Experimental results show that the new cipher has satisfactory security and efficient
A Simple and Robust Gray Image Encryption Scheme Using Chaotic Logistic Map and Artificial Neural Network
A robust gray image encryption scheme using chaotic logistic map and artificial neural network (ANN) is introduced. In the proposed method, an external secret key is used to derive the initial conditions for the logistic chaotic maps which are employed to generate weights and biases matrices of the multilayer perceptron (MLP). During the learning process with the backpropagation algorithm, ANN determines the weight matrix of the connections. The plain image is divided into four subimages which are used for the first diffusion stage. The subimages obtained previously are divided into the square subimage blocks. In the next stage, different initial conditions are employed to generate a key stream which will be used for permutation and diffusion of the subimage blocks. Some security analyses such as entropy analysis, statistical analysis, and key sensitivity analysis are given to demonstrate the key space of the proposed algorithm which is large enough to make brute force attacks infeasible. Computing validation using experimental data with several gray images has been carried out with detailed numerical analysis, in order to validate the high security of the proposed encryption scheme
Entropy in Image Analysis III
Image analysis can be applied to rich and assorted scenarios; therefore, the aim of this recent research field is not only to mimic the human vision system. Image analysis is the main methods that computers are using today, and there is body of knowledge that they will be able to manage in a totally unsupervised manner in future, thanks to their artificial intelligence. The articles published in the book clearly show such a future
Symmetry in Chaotic Systems and Circuits
Symmetry can play an important role in the field of nonlinear systems and especially in the design of nonlinear circuits that produce chaos. Therefore, this Special Issue, titled “Symmetry in Chaotic Systems and Circuits”, presents the latest scientific advances in nonlinear chaotic systems and circuits that introduce various kinds of symmetries. Applications of chaotic systems and circuits with symmetries, or with a deliberate lack of symmetry, are also presented in this Special Issue. The volume contains 14 published papers from authors around the world. This reflects the high impact of this Special Issue
A Study in Image Watermarking Schemes using Neural Networks
The digital watermarking technique, an effective way to protect image, has become the research focus on neural network. The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief study on broad theories and discuss the different types of neural networks for image watermarking. Most of the research interest image watermarking based on neural network in discrete wavelet transform or discrete cosine transform. Generally image watermarking based on neural network to solve the problem on to reduce the error, improve the rate of the learning, achieves goods imperceptibility and robustness. It will be useful for researches to implement effective image watermarking by using neural network
Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructures 2nd Volume
The second volume of the book contains the manuscripts that were accepted for publication in the MDPI Special Topic "Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure" after a rigorous peer-review process. Authors from academia, government and industry contributed their innovative solutions, consistent with the interdisciplinary nature of cybersecurity. The book contains 16 articles, including an editorial that explains the current challenges, innovative solutions and real-world experiences that include critical infrastructure and 15 original papers that present state-of-the-art innovative solutions to attacks on critical systems
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