Lightweight AI-supported ECC algorithms for security in IoT and edge devices

Anish, C.M.; Jadhav, Archana; Datir, Harshal N; Mate, G. S.; Ashirova, Anorgul; Rawat, Asha

doi:10.47974/JDMSC-2524

Open Access Research Article

Lightweight AI-supported ECC algorithms for security in IoT and edge devices

C.M. Anishcmanish.mca@nitrr.ac.inDepartment of Computer ApplicationsNational Institute of TechnologyRaipur, Chhattisgarh, 492010, IndiaView full profile → , ^*Archana JadhavCorresponding authorkadamarchana75@gmail.comDepartment of Information TechnologyJSPM’s Rajarshi Shahu College of EngineeringPimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, 411033, IndiaView full profile → , Harshal N Datirhndatir@sipnaengg.ac.inDepartment of Information TechnologySipna College of Engineering & TechnologyAmravati, Maharashtra, 444701, IndiaView full profile → , G. S. Mategsmate_it@jspmrscoe.edu.inDepartment of Information TechnologyJSPMs Rajarshi Shahu College of EngineeringPune, Maharashtra, 411033, IndiaView full profile → , Anorgul Ashirovaashirova_anorgul@mamunedu.uzGeneral Professional SciencesMamun UniversityKhiva, 220900, Uzbekistan0000-0002-3399-7527View full profile → , Asha Rawatasha.rawat@nmims.eduDepartement of Computer Engineering, NMIMS Deemed-to-be-UniversityMumbai, Maharashtra, 400056, IndiaView full profile →

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pp. 779–787Vol. 29Issue 2-BFebruary 2026DOI: 10.47974/JDMSC-2524 Crossmark XML

Received:: 15 Apr 2025
Published Online:: 31 Dec 2025
Article type:: Research Article
Language:: EN
Article no.:: JDMSC-2524
Pages:: 779–787

Abstract

As the number of IoT and edge devices develops swiftly, security solutions need to be both light and powerful. This study suggests using Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) approaches that are supported by AI and operate best in small places. The proposed method enhance the speed of key generation, encryption, and interpreting while maintaining high ranges of safety by using AI-based optimization techniques. As compared to conventional ECC techniques, the effects of the experiments display big modifications in processing speed and less use of assets. This works allows protecting the technology of internet of things (IoT) structures with energy-saving encryption methods that use AI to enhance them.

Keywords

Elliptic curve cryptography IoT security Edge devices Lightweight cryptography Energy-efficient encryption

Subject Classifications

68M2511G05

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