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Group-Action-Based S-box Generation Technique for Enhanced Block Cipher Security and Robust Image Encryption Scheme
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Souad Ahmad Baowidan
Souad Ahmad Baowidan 1,*,
Ahmed Alamer
Ahmed Alamer 2
,
Mudassir Hassan
Mudassir Hassan 3 and
Awais Yousaf
Awais Yousaf 3,*
1
Information Technology Department, Faculty of Computing and IT, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
2
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
3
Department of Mathematics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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Symmetry 2024, 16(8), 954; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16080954 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 27 June 2024
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Revised: 13 July 2024
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Accepted: 17 July 2024
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Published: 25 July 2024
Abstract
Abstract: Data security is one of the biggest concerns in the modern world due to advancements in technology, and cryptography ensures that the privacy, integrity, and authenticity of such information are safeguarded in today’s digitally connected world. In this article, we introduce a new technique for the construction of non-linear components in block ciphers. The proposed S-box generation process is a transformational procedure through which the elements of a finite field are mapped onto highly nonlinear permutations. This transformation is achieved through a series of algebraic and combinatorial operations. It involves group actions on some pairs of two Galois fields to create an initial S-box , which induces a rich algebraic structure. The post S-box , which is derived from heuristic group-based optimization, leads to high nonlinearity and other important cryptographic parameters. The proposed S-box demonstrates resilience against various attacks, making the system resistant to statistical vulnerabilities. The investigation reveals remarkable attributes, including a nonlinearity score of 112, an average Strict Avalanche Criterion score of 0.504, and LAP (Linear Approximation Probability) score of 0.062, surpassing well-established S-boxes that exhibit desired cryptographic properties. This novel methodology suggests an encouraging approach for enhancing the security framework of block ciphers. In addition, we also proposed a three-step image encryption technique comprising of Row Permutation, Bitwise XOR, and block-wise substitution using . These operations contribute to adding more levels of randomness, which improves the dispersion across the cipher image and makes it equally intense. Therefore, we were able to establish that the approach works to mitigate against statistical and cryptanalytic attacks. The PSNR, UACI, MSE, NCC, AD, SC, MD, and NAE data comparisons with existing methods are also provided to prove the efficiency of the encryption algorithm.
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Baowidan, S.A.; Alamer, A.; Hassan, M.; Yousaf, A.
Group-Action-Based S-box Generation Technique for Enhanced Block Cipher Security and Robust Image Encryption Scheme. Symmetry 2024, 16, 954.
https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16080954
AMA Style
Baowidan SA, Alamer A, Hassan M, Yousaf A.
Group-Action-Based S-box Generation Technique for Enhanced Block Cipher Security and Robust Image Encryption Scheme. Symmetry. 2024; 16(8):954.
https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16080954
Chicago/Turabian Style
Baowidan, Souad Ahmad, Ahmed Alamer, Mudassir Hassan, and Awais Yousaf.
2024. "Group-Action-Based S-box Generation Technique for Enhanced Block Cipher Security and Robust Image Encryption Scheme" Symmetry 16, no. 8: 954.
https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16080954
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