Algorithm for Key Transparency with Transparent Logs [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved]
Background Cryptography plays a crucial role in securing digital communications and data storage. This study evaluates the Transparent Key Management Algorithm utilizing Merkle trees, focusing on its performance and security effectiveness in cryptographic key handling. Methods The research employs s...
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| author | Shasivar Rexhepi Ikechukwu John Chukwu Ridvan Bunjaku Hasan Dag Elissa Mollakuqe |
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| description | Background Cryptography plays a crucial role in securing digital communications and data storage. This study evaluates the Transparent Key Management Algorithm utilizing Merkle trees, focusing on its performance and security effectiveness in cryptographic key handling. Methods The research employs simulated experiments to systematically measure and analyze key operational metrics such as insertion and verification times. Synthetic datasets are used to mimic diverse operational conditions, ensuring rigorous evaluation under varying workloads and security threats. Implementation is carried out using R programming, integrating cryptographic functions and Merkle tree structures for integrity verification. Results Performance analysis reveals efficient insertion and verification times under normal conditions, essential for operational workflows. Security evaluations demonstrate the algorithm's robustness against tampering, with approximately 95% of keys verified successfully and effective detection of unauthorized modifications. Simulated attack scenarios underscore its resilience in mitigating security threats. Conclusions The Transparent Key Management Algorithm, enhanced by Merkle trees and cryptographic hashing techniques, proves effective in ensuring data integrity, security, and operational efficiency. Recommendations include continuous monitoring and adaptive algorithms to bolster resilience against evolving cybersecurity challenges, promoting trust and reliability in cryptographic operations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a4ae4d77f3a540309e687c666d6b9d492025-08-20T02:22:29ZengF1000 Research LtdOpen Research Europe2732-51212024-10-01410.12688/openreseurope.18200.219938Algorithm for Key Transparency with Transparent Logs [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved]Shasivar Rexhepi0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4804-3542Ikechukwu John Chukwu1https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8394-7361Ridvan Bunjaku2https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1894-2065Hasan Dag3Elissa Mollakuqe4Faculty of Computer Sciences, AAB College, Pristina, 10000, Kosovo (Serbia and Montenegro)Department of Management Information Systems, Kadir Has University, Istanbul, TurkeyFaculty of Computer Sciences, AAB College, Pristina, 10000, Kosovo (Serbia and Montenegro)Department of Management Information Systems, Kadir Has University, Istanbul, TurkeyDepartment of Management Information Systems, Kadir Has University, Istanbul, TurkeyBackground Cryptography plays a crucial role in securing digital communications and data storage. This study evaluates the Transparent Key Management Algorithm utilizing Merkle trees, focusing on its performance and security effectiveness in cryptographic key handling. Methods The research employs simulated experiments to systematically measure and analyze key operational metrics such as insertion and verification times. Synthetic datasets are used to mimic diverse operational conditions, ensuring rigorous evaluation under varying workloads and security threats. Implementation is carried out using R programming, integrating cryptographic functions and Merkle tree structures for integrity verification. Results Performance analysis reveals efficient insertion and verification times under normal conditions, essential for operational workflows. Security evaluations demonstrate the algorithm's robustness against tampering, with approximately 95% of keys verified successfully and effective detection of unauthorized modifications. Simulated attack scenarios underscore its resilience in mitigating security threats. Conclusions The Transparent Key Management Algorithm, enhanced by Merkle trees and cryptographic hashing techniques, proves effective in ensuring data integrity, security, and operational efficiency. Recommendations include continuous monitoring and adaptive algorithms to bolster resilience against evolving cybersecurity challenges, promoting trust and reliability in cryptographic operations.https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/4-163/v2Key transparency management key and publiceng |
| spellingShingle | Shasivar Rexhepi Ikechukwu John Chukwu Ridvan Bunjaku Hasan Dag Elissa Mollakuqe Algorithm for Key Transparency with Transparent Logs [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] Open Research Europe Key transparency management key and public eng |
| title | Algorithm for Key Transparency with Transparent Logs [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] |
| title_full | Algorithm for Key Transparency with Transparent Logs [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] |
| title_fullStr | Algorithm for Key Transparency with Transparent Logs [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] |
| title_full_unstemmed | Algorithm for Key Transparency with Transparent Logs [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] |
| title_short | Algorithm for Key Transparency with Transparent Logs [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] |
| title_sort | algorithm for key transparency with transparent logs version 2 peer review 2 approved 1 approved with reservations 1 not approved |
| topic | Key transparency management key and public eng |
| url | https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/4-163/v2 |
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