Chaos-Based Image Encryption Techniques: A Comprehensive Survey
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https://doi.org/10.58429/pgjsrt.v4n1a220Keywords:
Cryptography, Image encryption, Chaotic maps, Multimedia Security, Confidential Data ProtectionAbstract
Because of the rapid expansion of digital and multimedia applications in today's world, more multimedia data are being created and transmitted through networks in the areas of art, recreation, advertising, education, training, and commerce. These types of data may include sensitive information that should not be obtained by the general public. The protection of the confidentiality, integrity, security, and privacy of photos, in addition to the authenticity of images, has therefore become a key concern for the transmission and storage of images. In recent years, a variety of encryption strategies have been developed and used to prevent secret photographs from being seen by people who are not allowed to view them. The purpose of this study is to create an image cryptosystem, and it includes a discussion of the many features of current picture encryption approaches that are based on chaos. First, a fundamental introduction to cryptography and picture encryption is provided in this article. Next, a study of several chaotic-based image encryption approaches and related works for each methodology discussed follows. Finally, the paper concludes with some conclusions. In conclusion, the primary objective of this research is to analyze the workings of a number of chaotic-based picture encryption algorithms that are now in use so as to be of assistance in the development of new chaotic-based image encryption methods in the not-too-distant future.
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