Lightweight Cryptography Algorithms for Internet of Things enabled Networks: A Comparative Study

Javaria Khalid; Rabbia Ijaz; Rida Fatima; Umer Nawaz

Authors

Javaria Khalid University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Rabbia Ijaz University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Rida Fatima Bahria University Lahore Campus (BULC)
Umer Nawaz Barikat Cyber Security Qatar

Keywords:

IoT, Lightweight, Lightweight Cryptography, Block Cipher, Cryptography Feature

Abstract

The rapid advancement of technology has facilitated the interconnection of numerous devices, enabling the collection of vast amounts of data. Consequently, ensuring security within Internet of Things networks has become a top priority. Cryptography is crucial in safeguarding network authentication, confidentiality, data integrity, and access control. In Internet of Things settings, conventional cryptographic protocols frequently prove impractical owing to the limitations confronting Internet of Things devices. Consequently, scholars have suggested multiple lightweight cryptographic algorithms and protocols customized for safeguarding data in Internet of Things networks, aiming to overcome this hurdle. This review article delves into the most recent lightweight cryptographic protocols designed for Internet of Things networks and furnishes a comparative evaluation of prevalent modern block ciphers. The comparative study discusses the most recent lightweight cryptographic algorithms in different evaluation parameters in terms of their performance metrics, cryptographic features and offering in-depth analysis of their efficiency. In the concluding section, the paper discusses necessary adaptations and suggests future research directions.

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