Refined Approaches to Evaluating the Robustness of Lightweight Symmetric Ciphers Against Differential-Linear Cryptanalysis

Tsemma Dmytro Oleksandrovych

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Refined Approaches to Evaluating the Robustness of Lightweight Symmetric Ciphers Against Differential-Linear Cryptanalysis

dc.contributor.author	Tsemma Dmytro Oleksandrovych
dc.date.accessioned	2025-10-31T22:27:58Z
dc.date.available	2025-10-31T22:27:58Z
dc.date.issued	2025
dc.description.abstract	The protection of data in devices with limited computational capabilities — such as IoT sensors, embedded controllers, and smart identification systems — relies heavily on lightweight cryptographic algorithms. The emergence of the NIST Lightweight Cryptography standardization initiative has reinforced the importance of developing energy-efficient and secure cryptographic primitives. However, even optimized lightweight ciphers must maintain resilience to complex hybrid attacks like differential-linear cryptanalysis. This study explores modern approaches for assessing the robustness of lightweight symmetric ciphers against such attacks, highlighting structural factors influencing cipher security and presenting strategies for their enhancement. In addition to identifying vulnerabilities, the paper emphasizes the importance of integrating automated analysis tools for evaluating cipher resistance. By combining formal mathematical models with empirical testing on reduced cipher versions, researchers can achieve a more accurate understanding of security margins. The proposed approach not only supports the design of future lightweight algorithms but also provides practical guidance for developers implementing cryptographic protection in real-world IoT ecosystems, where balancing speed and reliability is a critical factor
dc.identifier.citation	Tsemma D. O. Refined Approaches to Evaluating the Robustness of Lightweight Symmetric Ciphers Against Differential-Linear Cryptanalysis / D. O. Tsemma // Computer and information systems and technologies : Eighth International Scientific and Technical Conference, October 09-10, 2025. – Kharkiv : NURE, 2025. - P. 117-118.
dc.identifier.issn	2710-463X
dc.identifier.uri	https://openarchive.nure.ua/handle/document/33018
dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.publisher	ХНУРЕ
dc.rights	Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International	en
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subject	lightweight encryption
dc.subject	cryptanalysis
dc.subject	hybrid attacks
dc.subject	cipher evaluation
dc.subject	SPN architecture
dc.title	Refined Approaches to Evaluating the Robustness of Lightweight Symmetric Ciphers Against Differential-Linear Cryptanalysis
dc.type	Thesis
dspace.entity.type	Publication