A lightweight security scheme to defend against quantum attack in IoT-based energy internet Online publication date: Tue, 03-Oct-2023
by Chahrazed Benrebbouh; Houssem Mansouri; Sarra Cherbal; Al-Sakib Khan Pathan
International Journal of Sensor Networks (IJSNET), Vol. 43, No. 1, 2023
Abstract: The internet of things (IoT)-based energy internet (EI) is an emerging technology that enables innovative and distributed energy networks. However, as merging technologies often create complex structures, securing IoT-based EI against cyber-attacks becomes challenging. While existing solutions can protect this environment against well-known attacks, only a few works have addressed the issue of quantum attacks. To address this issue, this paper proposes a mechanism to defend against quantum computer attacks in IoT-based EI using the Goldreich-Goldwasser-Halev (GGH) cryptosystem and quantum key distribution. These techniques offer the best security features and contribute to secure authentication, eavesdropping detection, and resistance to the most well-known attacks. Our scheme's evaluation using the AVISPA tool demonstrates its lightweight nature with regard to the security properties it guarantees. Our contribution is crucial for ensuring secure IoT-based EI, as it protects against quantum computer attacks.
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