Adaptive and dynamic device authentication using Lorenz chaotic systems

Lake Bu, Hai Cheng, Michel A. Kinsy

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Abstract

Chaotic systems such as Lorenz functions have been proposed as cryptographic primitives due to their short-range divergence attributes. They are commonly used in pseudo random number generators, key agreement protocols, and certain classes of encryption procedures. These functions are typically used for their chaotic behavior. However, two of their key properties are often overlooked: (1) their long-range convergence behavior is seldom used, and (2) the static nature of their system parameters is disregarded. The static nature of the system parameters, i.e., core secret, renders these functions vulnerable to a number of attacks when they are deployed in security applications. In this work, we examine these usage gaps and discover compelling security applications for these chaotic systems, in particular, Lorenz chaotic systems. In this paper, we propose an adaptive and dynamic authentication scheme based on discrete Lorenz chaotic systems. The scheme leverages Lorenz function's convergence to achieve a fast and lightweight authentication protocol. We also devise a dynamic parameter configuration technique to enhance the security of the protocol.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2018 IEEE 61st International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages976-979
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538673928
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 22 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event61st IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2018 - Windsor, Canada
Duration: Aug 5 2018Aug 8 2018

Publication series

NameMidwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems
Volume2018-August
ISSN (Print)1548-3746

Conference

Conference61st IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2018
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityWindsor
Period8/5/188/8/18

Keywords

  • Authentication
  • Chaotic System
  • Lorenz Function
  • PUF

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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