Kyle Wilhelm

Abstract

Cryptographic algorithms which take into account requirements for varying levels of security and reduced power consumption in embedded devices are now receiving additional attention. The NTRUEncrypt algorithm has been shown to provide certain advantages when designing low power and resource constrained systems, while still providing comparable security levels to higher complexity algorithms. The research presented in this thesis starts with an examination of the general NTRUEncrypt system, followed by a more practical examination with respect to the IEEE 1363.1 draft standard. In contrast to previous research, the focus is shifted away from specific optimizations but rather provides a study of many of the recommended practices and suggested optimizations with particular emphasis on polynomial arithmetic and parameter selection. Various methods are examined for storing, inverting and multiplying polynomials used in the system. Recommendations for algorithm and parameter selection are made regarding implementation in software and hardware with respect to the resources available. Although the underlying mathematical principles have not been significantly questioned, stable recommended practices are still being developed for the NTRUEncrypt system. As a further complication, recommended optimizations have come from various researchers and have been split between hardware and software implementations. In this thesis, a generic VHDL model is presented, based on the IEEE 1363.1 draft standard, which is designed for adaptation to software or hardware implementation while providing flexibility for changes in recommended practices.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Public key cryptography--Data processing; VHDL (Computer hardware description language); Computer algorithms

Publication Date

2-1-2008

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Computer Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Radziszowski, Stanisław

Advisor/Committee Member

Shaaban, Muhammad

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: QA76.9.A25 W46 2008

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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