On the Security of a PUF-Based Authentication and Key Exchange Protocol for IoT Devices

Sun, Da‐Zhi; Gao, Yu; Tian, Yangguang

doi:10.3390/s23146559

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“…As a hardware primitive, PUF utilizes process variations during chip manufacturing to generate a unique device ID [ 6 ], and it has advantages such as being lightweight, easy to implement, and without the need for storage of responses. Therefore, it is suitable for authentication protocols in resource-constrained IoT environments [ 7 , 8 ]. PUF can be classified into weak PUF and strong PUF according to the number of the Challenge Response Pairs (CRPs).…”

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A Response-Feedback-Based Strong PUF with Improved Strict Avalanche Criterion and Reliability

Zhu,

Jiang,

Huang

et al. 2023

Sensors

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Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) are significant in building lightweight Internet of Things (IoT) authentication protocols. However, PUFs are susceptible to attacks such as Machine-Learning(ML) modeling and statistical attacks. Researchers have conducted extensive research on the security of PUFs; however, existing PUFs do not always possess good statistical characteristics and few of them can achieve a balance between security and reliability. This article proposes a strong response-feedback PUF based on the Linear Feedback Shift Register (LFSR) and the Arbiter PUF (APUF). This structure not only resists existing ML modeling attacks but also exhibits good Strict Avalanche Criterion (SAC) and Generalized Strict Avalanche Criterion (GSAC). Additionally, we introduce a Two-Level Reliability Improvement (TLRI) method that achieves 95% reliability with less than 35% of the voting times and single-response generation cycles compared to the traditional pure majority voting method.

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confidence: 99%

A Response-Feedback-Based Strong PUF with Improved Strict Avalanche Criterion and Reliability

Zhu,

Jiang,

Huang

et al. 2023

Sensors

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“…It gives designers the ability to raise the security of their creations while retaining the adaptability and effectiveness needed for various applications. The generation of secret keys [11][12][13], the generation of random numbers [14][15][16][17], the protection of FPGA intellectual property [18,19], the identification of devices [20], chip authentication [8,17], key exchange/agreement protocols [8,[21][22][23], the prevention of counterfeiting [24], and IoT security [8,[22][23][24][25][26][27] are a few intriguing applications of FPGA-based PUFs.…”

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FPGA-Based PUF Designs: A Comprehensive Review and Comparative Analysis

Lata,

Cenkeramaddi

2023

Cryptography

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Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) have firmly established themselves as dynamic platforms for the implementation of physical unclonable functions (PUFs). Their intrinsic reconfigurability and profound implications for enhancing hardware security make them an invaluable asset in this realm. This groundbreaking study not only dives deep into the universe of FPGA-based PUF designs but also offers a comprehensive overview coupled with a discerning comparative analysis. PUFs are the bedrock of device authentication and key generation and the fortification of secure cryptographic protocols. Unleashing the potential of FPGA technology expands the horizons of PUF integration across diverse hardware systems. We set out to understand the fundamental ideas behind PUF and how crucially important it is to current security paradigms. Different FPGA-based PUF solutions, including static, dynamic, and hybrid systems, are closely examined. Each design paradigm is painstakingly examined to reveal its special qualities, functional nuances, and weaknesses. We closely assess a variety of performance metrics, including those related to distinctiveness, reliability, and resilience against hostile threats. We compare various FPGA-based PUF systems against one another to expose their unique advantages and disadvantages. This study provides system designers and security professionals with the crucial information they need to choose the best PUF design for their particular applications. Our paper provides a comprehensive view of the functionality, security capabilities, and prospective applications of FPGA-based PUF systems. The depth of knowledge gained from this research advances the field of hardware security, enabling security practitioners, researchers, and designers to make wise decisions when deciding on and implementing FPGA-based PUF solutions.

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Enhancing MQTT-SN Security with a Lightweight PUF-Based Authentication and Encrypted Channel Establishment Scheme

Gong,

Kou,

2024

Symmetry

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The communication of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices faces important security and privacy challenges. With the rapid increase in the number of devices, it is difficult for traditional security mechanisms to balance performance and security. Although schemes based on encryption and authentication exist, there are still difficulties in achieving lightweight security. In this paper, an authentication and key exchange scheme combining hardware security features and modern encryption technology is proposed for the MQTT-SN protocol, which is not considered security. The scheme uses Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) to generate unpredictable responses, and combines random numbers, time stamps, and shared keys to achieve two-way authentication and secure communication between devices and broker, effectively preventing network threats such as replay and man-in-the-middle attacks. Through verification, the proposed scheme has proved effective in terms of security and robustness, has computational and communication cost advantages compared with recent schemes, and provides higher availability.

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On the Security of a PUF-Based Authentication and Key Exchange Protocol for IoT Devices

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

A Response-Feedback-Based Strong PUF with Improved Strict Avalanche Criterion and Reliability

A Response-Feedback-Based Strong PUF with Improved Strict Avalanche Criterion and Reliability

FPGA-Based PUF Designs: A Comprehensive Review and Comparative Analysis

Enhancing MQTT-SN Security with a Lightweight PUF-Based Authentication and Encrypted Channel Establishment Scheme

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