Lightweight Authentication Protocols in Internet of Things - A Review
Lightweight Authentication Protocols in Internet of Things - A Review |
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| © 2025 by IJETT Journal | ||
| Volume-73 Issue-3 |
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| Year of Publication : 2025 | ||
| Author : Nusrat Hamid Shah, Saiful Adli Ismail, Azizul Azizan, Anne Anoop, Durdana Taranum Khan, Saahira banu Ahamed |
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| DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I3P108 | ||
How to Cite?
Nusrat Hamid Shah, Saiful Adli Ismail, Azizul Azizan, Anne Anoop, Durdana Taranum Khan, Saahira banu Ahamed, "Lightweight Authentication Protocols in Internet of Things - A Review," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 3, pp. 104-119, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I3P108
Abstract
One possible explanation for the increasing fascination with the Internet of Things (IoT) is the breadth of its possible applications in smart homes, healthcare, transportation, and industrial automation. Data is collected from physical environments and sent across connected networks. From coordinating the usage of small sensors to maintaining server infrastructure, various obstacles exist to overcome when putting IoT into effect. However, a secure and safe data transmission strategy must be implemented due to the enormous volume of data generated and sent by the IoT. Traditional cryptographic methods are often inefficient for such applications. Addressing security issues in the IoT Lightweight Cryptography (LWC) schemes is essential. This study reviews Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), a security method well-matched for IoT environments. The ECC model employs the procedure for creating Private Keys (PRIKs) to encode the elliptic curve. The research found that ECC is often used in IoT-based systems or has gotten more attention than other cryptographic algorithms. With its short key sizes and high degree of security, elliptic curve Encryption (ENC) has become one of the best prominent asymmetric ENC algorithms today. A more robust ECC-based algorithm is required to address the IoT’s secrecy and security concerns and ensure efficient operation. The review highlights the growing use of ECC in IoT systems and its advantages, focusing on the security and efficiency of modern IoT applications.
Keywords
Lightweight Cryptography, ECC, IoT, Data security, Network security.
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