Comparison analysis of stream cipher algorithms for digital communication

The broadcast nature of radio communication such as in the HF (High Frequency) spectrum exposes the transmitted information to unauthorized third parties. Confidentiality is ensured by employing cipher system. For bulk transmission of data, stream ciphers are ideal choices over block ciphers due to...

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Main Authors: Mat Sidek, Abd. Rahim, Sha'ameri, Ahmad Zuri
Format: Article
Language:en
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Published: Penerbit UTM Press 2007
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/8049/3/AhmadZuriSha%E2%80%99Ameri2007_ComparisonAnalysisofStreamCipherAlgorithms.pdf
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Summary:The broadcast nature of radio communication such as in the HF (High Frequency) spectrum exposes the transmitted information to unauthorized third parties. Confidentiality is ensured by employing cipher system. For bulk transmission of data, stream ciphers are ideal choices over block ciphers due to faster implementation speed and not introducing error propagation. The stream cipher algorithms evaluated are based on the linear feedback shift register (LFSR) with nonlinear combining function. By using a common key length and worst case conditions, the strength of several stream cipher algorithms are evaluated using statistical tests, correlation attack, linear complexity profile and nonstandard test. The best algorithm is the one that exceeds all of the tests.