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Title:
I-HARPS: An Efficient Key Pre-distribution Scheme
Authors: Mahalingam Ramkumar
Abstract:We introduce an efficient random key pre-distribution scheme (RKPS) whose performance is 2 to 3 \textit{orders of magnitude} better than schemes of comparable complexity in the literature. This dramatic improvement is achieved by increasing \textit{insecure} storage complexity (for example using external flash memory). The proposed scheme is a combination of the Kerberos-like key distribution scheme
(KDS) proposed by Leighton and Micali, and random key pre-distribution schemes based on subset intersections.
We also investigate a simple security policy, DOWN (decrypt only when necessary) (which along with very reasonable assurances of tamper resistance / read-proofness could ensures that no more than \textit{one} secret an be exposed by tampering with a node), and its effect on the security of key pre-distribution schemes. The proposed scheme lends itself well for efficient implementation of the DOWN policy, and therefore in practice could be a secure and efficient alternative to more complex conventional key distribution schemes.
ePrint: https://eprint.iacr.org/2005/138
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