Analysis of various data security techniques of steganography: A survey
04 Mar 2021-Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective (Taylor & Francis)-Vol. 30, Iss: 2, pp 63-87
TL;DR: The objective of the paper is to examine and scrutinize the different algorithms of steganography based on parameters like PSNR, MSE, and Robustness and make recommendations for producing high-quality stego images, high-payload capacity, and robust techniques of Steganography.
Abstract: The amount of data exchanged via the Internet is increasing nowadays. Hence, data security is termed as a serious issue while communication of data is processed over the Internet. Everyone needs th...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed an image steganography procedure by utilizing the combination of various algorithms that build the security of the secret data by utilizing Binary bit-plane decomposition (BBPD) based image encryption technique.
Abstract: Internet of Things (IoT) is a domain where the transfer of big data is taking place every single second. The security of these data is a challenging task; however, security challenges can be mitigated with cryptography and steganography techniques. These techniques are crucial when dealing with user authentication and data privacy. In the proposed work, a highly secured technique is proposed using IoT protocol and steganography. This work proposes an image steganography procedure by utilizing the combination of various algorithms that build the security of the secret data by utilizing Binary bit-plane decomposition (BBPD) based image encryption technique. Thereafter a Salp Swarm Optimization Algorithm (SSOA) based adaptive embedding process is proposed to increase the payload capacity by setting different parameters in the steganographic embedding function for edge and smooth blocks. Here the SSOA algorithm is used to localize the edge and smooth blocks efficiently. Then, the hybrid Fuzzy Neural Network with a backpropagation learning algorithm is used to enhance the quality of the stego images. Then these stego images are transferred to the destination in the highly secured protocol of IoT. The proposed steganography technique shows better results in terms of security, image quality, and payload capacity in comparison with the existing state of art methods.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors present a detailed discussion of different types of medical images and the attacks that may affect medical image transmission and present an in-depth overview of security techniques, such as cryptography, steganography, and watermarking.
Abstract: Recently, there has been a rapid growth in the utilization of medical images in telemedicine applications. The authors in this paper presented a detailed discussion of different types of medical images and the attacks that may affect medical image transmission. This survey paper summarizes existing medical data security approaches and the different challenges associated with them. An in-depth overview of security techniques, such as cryptography, steganography, and watermarking are introduced with a full survey of recent research. The objective of the paper is to summarize and assess the different algorithms of each approach based on different parameters such as PSNR, MSE, BER, and NC.
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TL;DR: In this article , a fast multiple zero-watermarking method based on Multi-channel Fractional Legendre Fourier moments (MFrLFMs) for medical image security and copyright protection in IoMT applications without deforming the original medical images is presented.
Abstract: The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) plays a vital role in healthcare systems to increase electronic devices’ accuracy, reliability, and productivity. This paper presents fast multiple zero-watermarking methods based on Multi-channel Fractional Legendre Fourier moments (MFrLFMs) for medical image security and copyright protection in IoMT applications without deforming the original medical images. The MFrLFMs are utilized due to their high accuracy, numerical stability, geometric invariances, and high resistance to various attacks. Based on the most significant features generated from MFrLFMs, after scrambling using a two-dimensional Discrete Henon Map, then XORed with binary scrambled watermark to construct owner share. The proposed watermarking method is implemented using a low-cost Raspberry Pi Linux microprocessor, which ensures the suitability of medical devices in the IoMT environment. We evaluated the robustness of the proposed algorithm against different geometric and common signal processing attacks using various medical images. The proposed method gives better BER, NC, and SSIM values than existing methods.
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TL;DR: Fast multiple zero-watermarking methods based on Multi-channel Fractional Legendre Fourier moments (MFrLFMs) for medical image security and copyright protection in IoMT applications without deforming the original medical images are presented.
Abstract: Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) plays a vital role in healthcare systems to increase electronic devices accuracy, reliability, and productivity. This paper presents fast multiple zero-watermarking methods based on Multi-channel Fractional Legendre Fourier moments (MFrLFMs) for medical image security and copyright protection in IoMT applications without deforming the original medical images. The MFrLFMs are utilized due to their high accuracy, numerical stability, geometric invariances, and high resistance to various attacks. Based on the most significant features generated from MFrLFMs, after scrambling using two-dimensional Discrete Henon Map, then XORed with binary scrambled watermark to construct owner share. The proposed watermarking method is implemented using a low-cost Raspberry Pi Linux microprocessor, which ensures the suitability of medical devices in the IoMT environment. We evaluated the robustness of the proposed algorithm against different geometric and common signal processing attacks using various medical images. The proposed method gives better BER, NC, and SSIM values than existing methods.
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TL;DR: An in-depth understanding is established of the impact of Cloud and Edge computing-based environmental factors on computer forensics and the various challenges for the digital forensics process.
Abstract: In recent years, there has been a dramatic change in attitude towards computers and the use of computer resources in general. Cloud and Edge computing have emerged as the most widely used technologies, including fog computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). There are several benefits in exploiting Cloud and Edge computing paradigms, such as lower costs and higher efficiency. It provides data computation and storage where data are processed, enables better data control, faster understanding and actions, and continuous operation. However, though these benefits seem to be appealing, their effects on computer forensics are somewhat undesirable. The complexity of the Cloud and Edge environments and their key features present many technical challenges from multiple stakeholders. This paper seeks to establish an in-depth understanding of the impact of Cloud and Edge computing-based environmental factors. Software and hardware tools used in the digital forensic process, forensic methods for handling tampered sound files, hidden files, image files, or images with steganography, etc. The technical/legal challenges and the open design problems (such as distributed maintenance, multitasking and practicality) highlight the various challenges for the digital forensics process.
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