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Using the Chaotic to Improve the RC4 Algorithm

Noor M. HusseinSoftware Engineering Department, College of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Mosul, Mosul, IraqNadia M. MohammedSoftware Engineering Department, College of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq

Vol 7 No 12 (2023): Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2023 | Pages: 158-163

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 23-12-2023

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Abstract

Image encryption plays a crucial role in ensuring the security and confidentiality of digital image data. This study explores an image encryption approach that employs the RC4 algorithm with the chaotic Logistic Map and with varying key lengths. The encryption quality assesses using metrics such as Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Mean Square Error (MSE), The Normalized Cross Correlation Coefficient (NCC), Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM), and Histogram. Results demonstrated that the Logistic Map-based encryption method successfully balanced image quality and security. The study's contributions lie in offering valuable insights into image encryption techniques, providing a practical method for secure image communication and storage.

Keywords

Image Encryption, Logistic Map, Chaotic System


Citation of this Article

Noor M. Hussein, Nadia M. Mohammed, “Using the Chaotic to Improve the RC4 Algorithm” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 12, pp 158-163, December 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.712022

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