Using graphic methods to challenge cryptographic performance

Authors

Brian Cusack, Digital Forensics Research Laboratories, Institute for Radio Astronomy and Space Research, Auckland University of TechnologyFollow
Erin Chapman, Digital Forensics Research Laboratories, Institute for Radio Astronomy and Space Research, Auckland University of TechnologyFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Comments

Cusack, B., & Chapman, E. (2016). Using graphic methods to challenge cryptographic performance. In Johnstone, M. (Ed.). (2016). The Proceedings of 14th Australian Information Security Management Conference, 5-6 December, 2016, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia. (pp.30-36).

Abstract

Block and stream ciphers have formed the traditional basis for the standardisation of commercial ciphers in the DES, AES, RC4, and so on. More recently alternative graphic methods such as Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) have been adopted for performance gains. In this research we reviewed a range of graphic and non-graphic methods and then designed our own cipher system based on several graphic methods, including Visual Cryptography (VC). We then tested our cipher against RC4 and the AES algorithms for performance and security. The results showed that a graphics based construct may deliver comparable or improved security and performance in many of the required areas. These findings offer potential alternative avenues for post-quantum cryptographic research.

DOI

10.4225/75/58a6991e71023