The Internet of Things(IoT)is a network system that connects physical devices through the Internet,allowing them to interact.Nowadays,IoT has become an integral part of our lives,offering convenience and smart functio...The Internet of Things(IoT)is a network system that connects physical devices through the Internet,allowing them to interact.Nowadays,IoT has become an integral part of our lives,offering convenience and smart functionality.However,the growing number of IoT devices has brought about a corresponding increase in cybersecurity threats,such as device vulnerabilities,data privacy concerns,and network susceptibilities.Integrating blockchain technology with IoT has proven to be a promising approach to enhance IoT security.Nevertheless,the emergence of quantum computing poses a significant challenge to the security of traditional classical cryptography used in blockchain,potentially exposing it to quantum cyber-attacks.To support the growth of the IoT industry,mitigate quantum threats,and safeguard IoT data,this study proposes a robust blockchain solution for IoT that incorporates both classical and post-quantum security measures.Firstly,we present the Quantum-Enhanced Blockchain Architecture for IoT(QBIoT)to ensure secure data sharing and integrity protection.Secondly,we propose an improved Proof of Authority consensus algorithm called“Proof of Authority with Random Election”(PoARE),implemented within QBIoT for leader selection and new block creation.Thirdly,we develop a publickey quantum signature protocol for transaction verification in the blockchain.Finally,a comprehensive security analysis of QBIoT demonstrates its resilience against cyber threats from both classical and quantum adversaries.In summary,this research introduces an innovative quantum-enhanced blockchain solution to address quantum security concernswithin the realmof IoT.The proposedQBIoT framework contributes to the ongoing development of quantum blockchain technology and offers valuable insights for future research on IoT security.展开更多
HashQuery,a Hash-area-based data dissemination protocol,was designed in wireless sensor networks. Using a Hash function which uses time as the key,both mobile sinks and sensors can determine the same Hash area. The se...HashQuery,a Hash-area-based data dissemination protocol,was designed in wireless sensor networks. Using a Hash function which uses time as the key,both mobile sinks and sensors can determine the same Hash area. The sensors can send the information about the events that they monitor to the Hash area and the mobile sinks need only to query that area instead of flooding among the whole network,and thus much energy can be saved. In addition,the location of the Hash area changes over time so as to balance the energy consumption in the whole network. Theoretical analysis shows that the proposed protocol can be energy-efficient and simulation studies further show that when there are 5 sources and 5 sinks in the network,it can save at least 50% energy compared with the existing two-tier data dissemination(TTDD) protocol,especially in large-scale wireless sensor networks.展开更多
We present a new fair blind signature scheme based on the fundamental properties of quantum mechanics. In addition, we analyse the security of this scheme, and show that it is not possible to forge valid blind signatu...We present a new fair blind signature scheme based on the fundamental properties of quantum mechanics. In addition, we analyse the security of this scheme, and show that it is not possible to forge valid blind signatures. Moreover, comparisons between this scheme and public key blind signature schemes are also discussed.展开更多
We investigate the fair quantum blind signature scheme proposed by Wang and Wen [Wang T Y and Wen Q Y 2010 Chin. Phys. B 19 060307], which uses the fundamental properties of quantum mechanics and the availability of a...We investigate the fair quantum blind signature scheme proposed by Wang and Wen [Wang T Y and Wen Q Y 2010 Chin. Phys. B 19 060307], which uses the fundamental properties of quantum mechanics and the availability of a trusted arbitrator. However, in this paper, we find that the protocol cannot satisfy the property of non-forgeability even under the condition that the trusted arbitrator is totally credible. Moreover, a simple feasible suggestion for improving the protocol is proposed.展开更多
Blind signature has a wide range of applications in the fields of E-commerce and block-chain because it can effectively prevent the blind signer from getting the original message with its blindness.Owing to the potent...Blind signature has a wide range of applications in the fields of E-commerce and block-chain because it can effectively prevent the blind signer from getting the original message with its blindness.Owing to the potential unconditional security,quantum blind signature(QBS)is more advantageous than the classical ones.In this paper,an efficient and practical quantum blind signature scheme relaxed security model is presented,where quantum superposition,decoy qubits and hash function are used for the purpose of blindness.Compared with previous QBS scheme,the presented scheme is more efficient and practical with a relaxed security model,in which the signer’s dishonest behavior can be detected other than being prevented as in other QBS schemes.展开更多
基金supported by National Key RD Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB3104402,the Research on Digital Identity Trust System for Massive Heterogeneous Terminals in Road Traffic System)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Nos.3282023015,3282023035,3282023051)National First-Class Discipline Construction Project of Beijing Electronic Science and Technology Institute(No.3201012).
文摘The Internet of Things(IoT)is a network system that connects physical devices through the Internet,allowing them to interact.Nowadays,IoT has become an integral part of our lives,offering convenience and smart functionality.However,the growing number of IoT devices has brought about a corresponding increase in cybersecurity threats,such as device vulnerabilities,data privacy concerns,and network susceptibilities.Integrating blockchain technology with IoT has proven to be a promising approach to enhance IoT security.Nevertheless,the emergence of quantum computing poses a significant challenge to the security of traditional classical cryptography used in blockchain,potentially exposing it to quantum cyber-attacks.To support the growth of the IoT industry,mitigate quantum threats,and safeguard IoT data,this study proposes a robust blockchain solution for IoT that incorporates both classical and post-quantum security measures.Firstly,we present the Quantum-Enhanced Blockchain Architecture for IoT(QBIoT)to ensure secure data sharing and integrity protection.Secondly,we propose an improved Proof of Authority consensus algorithm called“Proof of Authority with Random Election”(PoARE),implemented within QBIoT for leader selection and new block creation.Thirdly,we develop a publickey quantum signature protocol for transaction verification in the blockchain.Finally,a comprehensive security analysis of QBIoT demonstrates its resilience against cyber threats from both classical and quantum adversaries.In summary,this research introduces an innovative quantum-enhanced blockchain solution to address quantum security concernswithin the realmof IoT.The proposedQBIoT framework contributes to the ongoing development of quantum blockchain technology and offers valuable insights for future research on IoT security.
基金Project(07JJ1010) supported by Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(2006AA01Z202, 2006AA01Z199) supported by the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China+2 种基金Project(7002102) supported by the City University of Hong Kong, Strategic Research Grant (SRG)Project(IRT-0661) supported by the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in UniversityProject(NCET-06-0686) supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University
文摘HashQuery,a Hash-area-based data dissemination protocol,was designed in wireless sensor networks. Using a Hash function which uses time as the key,both mobile sinks and sensors can determine the same Hash area. The sensors can send the information about the events that they monitor to the Hash area and the mobile sinks need only to query that area instead of flooding among the whole network,and thus much energy can be saved. In addition,the location of the Hash area changes over time so as to balance the energy consumption in the whole network. Theoretical analysis shows that the proposed protocol can be energy-efficient and simulation studies further show that when there are 5 sources and 5 sinks in the network,it can save at least 50% energy compared with the existing two-tier data dissemination(TTDD) protocol,especially in large-scale wireless sensor networks.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.60873191,60903152 and 60821001)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (Grant No.200800131016)+5 种基金Beijing Nova Program (Grant No.2008B51)Key Project of the Chinese Ministry of Education (Grant No.109014)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing (Grant No.4072020)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No.20090450018)the Natural Science Foundation of the Education Bureau of Henan Province of China (Grant No.2010B120008)the Youth Foundation of Luoyang Normal University
文摘We present a new fair blind signature scheme based on the fundamental properties of quantum mechanics. In addition, we analyse the security of this scheme, and show that it is not possible to forge valid blind signatures. Moreover, comparisons between this scheme and public key blind signature schemes are also discussed.
基金Project supported by the Major Research Plan of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 90818005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 60903217 and 60773032)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 20090450701)
文摘We investigate the fair quantum blind signature scheme proposed by Wang and Wen [Wang T Y and Wen Q Y 2010 Chin. Phys. B 19 060307], which uses the fundamental properties of quantum mechanics and the availability of a trusted arbitrator. However, in this paper, we find that the protocol cannot satisfy the property of non-forgeability even under the condition that the trusted arbitrator is totally credible. Moreover, a simple feasible suggestion for improving the protocol is proposed.
基金This work was supported by 2018 Provincial Key Research and Development Program(Social Development)Project of Jiangsu Province(No.BF2018719)2018 Provincial Key Research and Development Program(Modern Agriculture)Project of Jiangsu Province(No.2018301).
文摘Blind signature has a wide range of applications in the fields of E-commerce and block-chain because it can effectively prevent the blind signer from getting the original message with its blindness.Owing to the potential unconditional security,quantum blind signature(QBS)is more advantageous than the classical ones.In this paper,an efficient and practical quantum blind signature scheme relaxed security model is presented,where quantum superposition,decoy qubits and hash function are used for the purpose of blindness.Compared with previous QBS scheme,the presented scheme is more efficient and practical with a relaxed security model,in which the signer’s dishonest behavior can be detected other than being prevented as in other QBS schemes.
