The design of ultralightweight authentication protocols that conform to low-cost tag
requirements is imperative. This paper analyses the most important proposals (except for …

The role of Boolean functions is prominent in several areas including cryptography,
sequences, and coding theory. Therefore, various methods for the construction of Boolean …

The Internet of Things is a network of billions of interconnected devices that communicate
over the internet. These massive devices exchange massive amounts of data every second …

In order to obtain more secure and reliable systems, the vast majority of RFID protocols
include a Pseudorandom Number Generator (PRNG) in its design. However, the authors …

Substitution boxes are essential nonlinear modules that are popular in block cipher
algorithms. They also play a significant role in the security area because of their robustness …

The Internet of Things refers to the use of services provided by the networked objects
(things) equipped with computational capabilities. A wide range of devices can be attached …

The security of information and communication technology is a high priority for any
organization. By examining the current problems and challenges this domain is facing, more …

This thesis examines the security issues of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
technology, one of the most promising technologies in the field of ubiquitous computing …

Evolutionary computation algorithms represent a range of problem-solving techniques
based on principles of biological evolution, like natural selection and genetic inheritance …

RFID technology is a ubiquitous technology, and seems destined to become more a more
ubiquitous. Traditional cryptographic primitives are not supported on low-cost RFID tags …