Performance Analysis Of The Combination Of Blum Blum Shub And Rc5 Algorithm In Message Security

Abstract

This research aims to enhance message security in the RC5 algorithm by integrating it with the Blum Blum Shub (BBS) algorithm. The rapid growth in data and information exchange, driven by advancements in information and communication technology, demands robust security against attacks such as eavesdropping, interruption, and data modification. Cryptography, particularly with symmetric and asymmetric keys, becomes a solution to maintain message confidentiality. The RC (Rivest Cipher) algorithm, specifically RC5, has become a popular choice in network applications due to its speed and variable key length complexity. This study attempts to improve the quality of encryption keys by integrating the Blum Blum Shub (BBS) method, a mathematical random number generator algorithm. RC5 and BBS are used together to secure messages, producing ciphertext that is difficult to predict and smaller in file size compared to the standard RC5 method. The test results show that the processing speed is independent of the number of characters in the plaintext, while the encrypted file size resulting from the RC5-BBS combination is more efficient than using the default RC5. In conclusion, integrating BBS into RC5 can enhance the security and efficiency of the encryption algorithm, with the potential for widespread application in cryptography-based data security