[Resource Topic] 2007/195: Verifying Statistical Zero Knowledge with Approximate Implementations

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Title:
Verifying Statistical Zero Knowledge with Approximate Implementations

Authors: Ling Cheung, Sayan Mitra, Olivier Pereira

Abstract:

Statistical zero-knowledge (SZK) properties play an important role in designing cryptographic protocols that enforce honest behavior while maintaining privacy. This paper presents a novel approach for verifying SZK properties, using recently developed techniques based on approximate simulation relations. We formulate statistical indistinguishability as an implementation relation in the Task-PIOA framework, which allows us to express computational restrictions. The implementation relation is then proven using approximate simulation relations. This technique separates proof obligations into two categories: those requiring probabilistic reasoning, as well as those that do not. The latter is a good candidate for mechanization. We illustrate the general method by verifying the SZK property of the well-known identification protocol of Girault, Poupard and Stern.

ePrint: https://eprint.iacr.org/2007/195

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