Tokenized Encryption Combining for Quantum-Resistant Data Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cryptographic techniques, such as DES, triple DES, AES, RSA, Blowfish, and Twofish, are vulnerable to quantum computing advancements, compromising the security of sensitive data transmitted over computer networks.
Innovation Solution
A system that combines encrypted data with tokenized data using a combining algorithm, generating a combined dataset that is not directly decryptable with a single encryption key, and transmits an indicator of the combining algorithm to enable secure decryption by a server device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cryptographic techniques are used for data encryption, then the encryption process is simple and efficient, but the security is vulnerable to quantum computing attacks
Solution Approach 1:
The encryption process is divided into two distinct stages: first, standard encryption of the payload data using conventional cryptographic techniques; second, tokenization where portions of the encrypted data are replaced with tokens. This segmentation allows the system to maintain compatibility with existing encryption standards while adding quantum-resistant security layers through the tokenization process.
Solution Approach 2:
Tokens serve as intermediary elements between the original encrypted data and the decryption process. These tokens contain encoded information that is necessary for decryption but cannot be directly decrypted themselves. The tokens act as a mediator that adds quantum-resistant security while allowing the original encryption scheme to remain functional for authorized parties.
2Reliability
If tokenized data is combined with encrypted payload data, then security against quantum computing threats is enhanced, but the decryption process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary organization of tokenized data portions and maintains detailed metadata about the tokenization process, including token positions, lengths, and relationships. This preliminary structuring ensures that while the decryption process involves additional steps to reassemble tokenized portions, the overall process remains systematic and manageable rather than chaotic or overly complex.
Solution Approach 2:
The decryption system dynamically adapts to the specific tokenization scheme used during encryption. The decryption process automatically adjusts based on the token metadata, efficiently reassembling the original data without requiring manual intervention or fixed rigid procedures. This dynamic approach maintains ease of operation despite the enhanced security measures.
3Reliability
If standard encryption keys are used, then the encryption and decryption process is straightforward, but the security may be compromised by quantum computing advancements
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges two distinct security approaches: conventional encryption using standard keys and algorithms, and tokenization-based security that provides quantum resistance. The encrypted payload data and tokenized portions are combined into a unified security scheme where both components work together to provide layered protection. This merging allows the system to leverage the simplicity of standard encryption while gaining the quantum-resistant properties of tokenization.
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AI summary
In some implementations, a device may receive a request for cryptographic transmission of payload data. The device may obtain the payload data for encryption. The device may encrypt the payload data, to generate encrypted payload data, using a first encryption key, wherein the first encryption key is configured such that the encrypted payload data is decryptable using a second encryption key that corresponds to the first encryption key. The device may generate tokenized data. The device may combine, using a combining algorithm of a set of combining algorithms, the encrypted payload data and the tokenized data to generate combined data, wherein the combined data is not directly decryptable using the second encryption key. The device may provide the combined data and an indicator of the combining algorithm as a response to the request.