A mechanism to ensure identity-based anonymity and authentication for IoT infrastructure using cryptography

Limkar, Suresh; Ashok, Wankhede Vishal; Singh, Sanjeev; Singh, Amrik; Wagh, Sharmila K.; Ajani, Samir N.

doi:10.47974/JDMSC-1827

Open Access Research Article

A mechanism to ensure identity-based anonymity and authentication for IoT infrastructure using cryptography

Suresh Limkarsureshlimkar@gmail.comDepartment of Artificial Intelligence & Data ScienceAISSMS Institute of Information TechnologyPune, Maharashtra, IndiaView full profile → , ^*Wankhede Vishal AshokCorresponding authorwankhedeva@gmail.comDepartment of Electronics & Telecommunication EngineeringChandwadSNJBs Shri. Hiralal Hastimal (Jain Brothers, Jalgaon) PolytechnicNashik, Maharashtra, IndiaView full profile → , Sanjeev Singhsanjeevsinghtara@gmail.comDepartment of Electronics and Communication EngineeringM.B.S. College of Engineering and TechnologyJammu, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaView full profile → , Amrik Singhamrik.singh@mbscet.edu.inDepartment of Computer Science & EngineeringM.B.S. College of Engineering and TechnologyJammu, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaView full profile → , Sharmila K. Waghsharmila.wagh123@gmail.comDepartment of Computer EngineeringModern Education Society’s College of EngineeringPune, Maharashtra, IndiaView full profile → , Samir N. Ajanisamir.ajani@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and ManagementNagpur, Maharashtra, IndiaView full profile →

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pp. 1597–1611Vol. 26Issue 5August 2023DOI: 10.47974/JDMSC-1827 Crossmark XML

Published Online:: 09 Sep 2023
Article type:: Research Article
Language:: EN
Article no.:: JDMSC-1827
Pages:: 1597–1611

Abstract

The spread of the Internet of Things (IoT) has caused a variety of devices to communicate with one another, producing enormous volumes of data and nurturing a linked ecosystem. However, the privacy of users, the integrity of the data, and secure authentication are seriously jeopardised by this link. In this context, we suggest a unique technique that makes use of identity-based anonymity and cryptographic authentication in IoT infrastructure in order to solve these problems.In order to facilitate safe communications between IoT devices, users, and service providers, our proposed mechanism creates a third-party authenticated protocol. This anonymity protection reduces the danger of unauthorised tracking and data exploitation by securing user names and usage patterns from possible attackers.The proposed system ensures the integrity and confidentiality of data transmitted between IoT devices and service providers by utilising sophisticated encryption algorithms. Additionally, it simplifies the authentication procedure, improving system efficiency overall without sacrificing security. The proposed technique into practise and assessed it using real-world IoT infrastructure scenarios, showcasing how well it protects user privacy and ensures safe communication. The findings show that the mechanism has a low computing cost and can withstand a range of security threats, making it a viable option for identity-based anonymity and authentication in IoT networks. Our approach makes a significant contribution to protecting user data and encouraging trustworthy interactions in IoT infrastructure as the IoT environment continues to grow.

Keywords

Internet of Things Cryptography ECC Security Identity based anonymity

Subject Classifications

Primary 68T07Secondary 68M25

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