Automated exploration of homomorphic encryption scheme input parameters. (December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Feron, Cyrielle; Lagadec, Loïc; Lapôtre, Vianney
• Is Part Of: Journal of information security and applications. Volume 55(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-12
• Subjects: Homomorphic encryption -- Analysis -- Modeling -- Exploration; Computer security -- Periodicals; Information technology -- Security measures -- Periodicals; 005.805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jisa.2020.102627
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2126

Abstract

Abstract: Homomorphic Encryption (HE) aims to perform computations on encrypted data. Still in research stage, a lot of HE schemes have been created but their comparison remains costly as execution exhibits prohibitive costs. PAnTHErS is a HE schemes modeler. Modeling with a common formalism allows the evaluation of input parameters variation impact on performances of a HE scheme execution i.e. on its execution time and its memory cost. However, choosing a values interval that makes sense during the exploration phase still requires high expertise. This may prevent the tool from a large adoption by novice users. In this paper, we remind functionalities of PAnTHErS and present an automated exploration method. This exploration method will offer designers a simplified access to PAnTHErS functionalities.