LoBa128, a Lorenz-based PRNG for wireless sensor networks. (4th August 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Silva, Rui Miguel; Crespo, Rui Gustavo; Nunes, Mario Serafim
• Is Part Of: International journal of communication networks and distributed systems. Volume 3:Number 4(2009)
• Page Start: 301
• Page End: 318
• Publication Date: 2009-08-04
• Subjects: chaos cryptography -- pseudo-random number generator -- PRNG -- key management -- wireless sensor networks -- WSN -- wireless networks -- symmetrical encryption -- statistical attacks; Computer networks -- Periodicals; Telecommunication systems -- Periodicals; Electronic data processing -- Distributed processing -- Periodicals; 004.6
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1754-3916

Abstract

In this paper we focus on the development of a pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) to be used as a key generator for a symmetrical encryption system in a one-time-pad like environment, particularly useful for WSN. Our PRNG is based on the Lorenz chaotic system through a new approach of applicability of chaotic systems to cryptography, that we named 'modular-chaos'. We evaluate our proposal using both analytical and experimental techniques that lead us to an efficient and robust solution against statistical attacks and present strong random properties. Our approach solves the problem of short-cycle length of discrete chaotic systems.