Now a days, where all well aware about the internet and other means of sharing of multimedia information between two parties which happens in public environment, so it is important to maintain the security of these kind of personal data which is stored at computers, on cloud or in the personal storage. There are many techniques which are used to provide authenticity, confidentiality, secrecy, and integrity to the data one of them is the Cryptography. In this paper, we survey and compare the existing work and concepts of Classical (Modern) Cryptography (CC) and Quantum Cryptography(QC) used for image encryption and decryption. Each encryption and decryption techniques have their strengths and weakness. In this paper, we focus on the selecting the best cryptography technique to be used for image encryption and decryption so that researchers can get idea about the selection of efficient cryptography technique.
Now a days, where all well aware about the internet and other means of sharing of multimedia information between two parties which happens in public environment, so it is important to maintain the security of these kind of personal data which is stored at computers, on cloud or in the personal storage. There are many techniques which are used to provide authenticity, confidentiality, secrecy, and integrity to the data one of them is the Cryptography. In this paper, we survey and compare the existing work and concepts of Classical (Modern) Cryptography (CC) and Quantum Cryptography(QC) used for image encryption and decryption. Each encryption and decryption techniques have their strengths and weakness. In this paper, we focus on the selecting the best cryptography technique to be used for image encryption and decryption so that researchers can get idea about the selection of efficient cryptography technique.
Quantum image encryption (QIE) has emerged as a promising solution for securing digital data in an era dominated by rapid advancements in quantum computing and increasing cyber threats. Traditional cryptographic techniques, which rely on classical encryption methods, are vulnerable to the computational power of quantum algorithms, posing significant challenges for maintaining data privacy and integrity. This survey presents a thorough review of quantum encryption techniques, highlighting both their limitations and advantages, with a particular emphasis on their ability to ensure secure visual data transmission in the post-quantum era. Additionally, it provides a comparative analysis of classical and quantum cryptographic techniques, with a primary focus on quantum encryption methods. The survey also explores potential solutions to address the challenges inherent in classical encryption schemes, highlighting how these challenges can be mitigated through quantum encryption approaches. As quantum computing continues to evolve, the need for quantum-secure encryption methods becomes more critical. This survey not only highlights the innovative techniques that show promise for future secure visual data transmission but also identifies key areas for future research and development, paving the way for robust and scalable solutions in the quantum computing era.
Security knowledge is one of the foremost challenges in the present day. When the topic is about Information security, the concept of cryptography comes into the picture. Every day, people and organizations use cryptography to maintain the confidentiality of their communications and data as well as to preserve their privacy. Today, one of the most successful methods used by businesses to protect their storage systems, whether at rest or in transit, is cryptography. Yet, cryptography is an effective technique to secure the data, the modern technology can break the cryptographic techniques. But some data encryption algorithms are several times stronger than today's conventional cryptography and can be constructed using quantum computing. They are "Quantum Cryptographic Algorithms ". Quantum cryptography uses the rules of quantum physics instead of classical encryption, which is based on mathematics, to protect and transmit data in a way that cannot be intercepted. Quantum key distribution is the greatest illustration of quantum cryptography and offers a safe solution to the key exchange issue. The proposed work deals with quantum cryptography and mainly focuses on how the quantum cryptographic algorithm is more secure than traditional cryptography.
In Our daily life we are getting very much dependent on Internet or Virtual Reality. They are nothing but an illusion of a Cyberspace. It has effect on our every aspect of life, like Education, Sports, and Health etc. We are using the term Cryptography which is the science of using mathematics to encrypt and decrypt data. We had used various Encryption standards in back days namely, DES, AES, RSA, Elliptical AES etc. But nowadays we are using Quantum Cryptography for this. It is nothing but use of Physics (mainly Quantum Physics) for Encrypting the data. In this Research paper we will mainly focus on the new approaches that come in the path of Quantum Cryptography. We will also view some interaction of Quantum Cryptography in future Internet services. Quantum computing is yet to be explored but still the explored part has the capabilities to counter the “alien” hacking protocols if tested over any System. Older System were using protocols like RSA, AES, DES even some of them are more capable than our need, but the use of QC will not only secure the systems but there are major chances that eavesdropper got caught while eavesdropping. Also QC is a pathway to secure communication. This paper includes the review of older state of Quantum Cryptography which will give us information about QKD algorithms and its protocol and we will also overview on its risk and security features. We will also provide a glimpse of current various works going in various Educational Institutions.
In today’s world, security in data communication has become a top-most priority in every organization. In general, cryptography is defined as the methodology to ensure data is secure by employing suitable encryption and decryption techniques. On the transmitter side, the original message is encrypted using a key. Then the encrypted data is decrypted with the duplicate key at the receiver side as per the accepted protocol between the two parties. In conventional cryptographic techniques, eavesdropping is prevented from accessing the contents of encrypted message by employing certain mathematical function and techniques, but this security methodology does not guarantee any key security. In many scenarios, a secure communication link is established by using a key, but a third party with a bad intent may steal the session keys, giving rise to data security, getting compromised. So in this regard, quantum cryptography is a better alternative when it comes to data security integrity. In this research, a detail about quantum cryptography is elaborated on, and also discussed are various concepts like single photon protocol, loss of data in quantum computing, how quantum is affecting computer communication systems. In conventional cryptographic methodology of data transmission and reception, there is always a probability of eavesdropping leading to the compromising of data integrity and security. The solution to this problem can be obtained by integrating the quantum cryptographic technique with data at the sender as well as the receiver, to detect and minimize various errors by employing suitable bit error scheme. This involves the usage of programming language specific to quantum computing like qcl and quipper to achieve efficient encryption and decryption with faster processing capability.
Following its etymology, the term cryptography denotes the techniques used to ensure the confidentiality of information in its storage or transmission. Besides confidentiality, cryptography also encompasses other important functions such as authentication, signature, non-repudiation or secret sharing, to name just a few. The purpose of this section is to give a short introduction to classical cryptography, but only for areas that are relevant to quantum cryptography. For our purposes, we will only deal with confidentiality and authentication. The former is the most important function that quantum key distribution helps to achieve, while the latter is a requirement for quantum key distribution to work. Also, we will cover some topics on the security of classical cryptographic schemes so as to give some insight when comparing classical and quantum cryptography. The study of cryptography ranges from the analysis of cryptographic algorithms (or primitives ) to the design of a solution to a security problem. A cryptographic algorithm is a mathematical tool that provides a solution to a very specific problem and may be based on premises or on other primitives. A solution can be designed by combining primitives, and the requirements and functions of the primitives have to be combined properly. We will first review the confidentiality provided by ciphers that use the same key for both encryption and decryption, hence called secret-key ciphers . Then, we will discuss authentication techniques. Finally, we will show some aspects of public-key cryptography .
The aim of this paper is to explore and implement cutting-edge quantum cryptographic techniques to enhance the security of image data storage. Leveraging principles from quantum computing and cryptography, the project seeks to develop an advanced image encryption system that ensures unprecedented levels of security. By harnessing the unique properties of quantum mechanics, such as superposition and entanglement, the proposed system will establish a robust foundation for encrypting images, surpassing the limitations of classical cryptographic methods. The utilization of quantum key distribution protocols will add an additional layer of security, making it virtually impossible for adversaries to intercept or compromise sensitive image data during storage. This endeavor not only addresses the escalating cybersecurity concerns surrounding image storage but also contributes to the advancement of quantum technologies in practical applications. The project envisions a novel paradigm in image encryption, fostering a secure environment for sensitive visual information across various domains, including healthcare, finance, and defense. Keywords—Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Computing, cryptography, secure.