This paper proposes a practical algorithm for systematically generating strong Boolean functions (f:GF(2)n→GF(2)) with cryptographic meaning. This algorithm takes bent function as input and directly outputs the resul...This paper proposes a practical algorithm for systematically generating strong Boolean functions (f:GF(2)n→GF(2)) with cryptographic meaning. This algorithm takes bent function as input and directly outputs the resulted Boolean function in terms of truth table sequence. This algorithm was used to develop two classes of balanced Boolean functions, one of which has very good cryptographic properties: nl(f)=22k?1?2k+2k?2 (n=2k), with the sum-of-squares avalanche characteristic of f satisfying σf=24k+23k+2+23k+23k?2 and the absolute avalanche characteristic of ?f satisfying ?f=2k+1. This is the best result up to now compared to existing ones. Instead of bent sequences, starting from random Boolean functions was also tested in the algorithm. Experimental results showed that starting from bent sequences is highly superior to starting from random Boolean functions.展开更多
This paper first proposes an infinite class of 2k-variable Boolean functions with high nonlinearity and high algebraic degree. Then an infinite class of balanced Boolean functions are proposed by modifying the above B...This paper first proposes an infinite class of 2k-variable Boolean functions with high nonlinearity and high algebraic degree. Then an infinite class of balanced Boolean functions are proposed by modifying the above Boolean functions. This class of balanced Boolean functions have optimal algebraic degree and high nonlinearity. Both classes have optimal algebraic immunity based on a general combinatorial conjecture.展开更多
For an odd integer n ≥ 7, this paper presented a class of n-variable rotation symmetric Boolean functions （RSBFs） with optimum algebraic immunity. The nonlinearity of the constructed functions is determined.
Substitution boxes （S-boxes） are often used as the most important nonlinear components in many symmetric encryption algorithms. The cryptographic properties of an S-box directly affect the security of the whole ciph...Substitution boxes （S-boxes） are often used as the most important nonlinear components in many symmetric encryption algorithms. The cryptographic properties of an S-box directly affect the security of the whole cipher system. Recently, generalized global avalanche characteristics （GGAC） were introduced to measure the correlation between two arbitrary Boolean functions. In this paper, to better evaluate the security of an S-box, we present two cross-correlation indicators for it. In addition, by studying the related properties of the cross-correlation between two balanced Boolean func- tions, we propose the lower bounds on the sum-of-squares indicator related to GGAC for two balanced functions and also for an S-box.展开更多
文摘This paper proposes a practical algorithm for systematically generating strong Boolean functions (f:GF(2)n→GF(2)) with cryptographic meaning. This algorithm takes bent function as input and directly outputs the resulted Boolean function in terms of truth table sequence. This algorithm was used to develop two classes of balanced Boolean functions, one of which has very good cryptographic properties: nl(f)=22k?1?2k+2k?2 (n=2k), with the sum-of-squares avalanche characteristic of f satisfying σf=24k+23k+2+23k+23k?2 and the absolute avalanche characteristic of ?f satisfying ?f=2k+1. This is the best result up to now compared to existing ones. Instead of bent sequences, starting from random Boolean functions was also tested in the algorithm. Experimental results showed that starting from bent sequences is highly superior to starting from random Boolean functions.
基金supported in part by the Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 60773121the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province in China under Grant KJ2010B059~~
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No.2011CB302400
文摘This paper first proposes an infinite class of 2k-variable Boolean functions with high nonlinearity and high algebraic degree. Then an infinite class of balanced Boolean functions are proposed by modifying the above Boolean functions. This class of balanced Boolean functions have optimal algebraic degree and high nonlinearity. Both classes have optimal algebraic immunity based on a general combinatorial conjecture.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China ( 60603012)the Foundation of Hubei Provincial Department of Education, China (D200610004)
文摘For an odd integer n ≥ 7, this paper presented a class of n-variable rotation symmetric Boolean functions （RSBFs） with optimum algebraic immunity. The nonlinearity of the constructed functions is determined.
文摘Substitution boxes （S-boxes） are often used as the most important nonlinear components in many symmetric encryption algorithms. The cryptographic properties of an S-box directly affect the security of the whole cipher system. Recently, generalized global avalanche characteristics （GGAC） were introduced to measure the correlation between two arbitrary Boolean functions. In this paper, to better evaluate the security of an S-box, we present two cross-correlation indicators for it. In addition, by studying the related properties of the cross-correlation between two balanced Boolean func- tions, we propose the lower bounds on the sum-of-squares indicator related to GGAC for two balanced functions and also for an S-box.
