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New image encryption scheme based on Arnold map and cuckoo search optimization algorithm

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Nonlinear confusion component is one of the most important part of any modern cipher. The strength and robustness of modern cryptosystem are subjected to the cryptographic properties of this nonlineaer confusion component namely S-boxes. The principle aim of this article is twofold. Firstly, we have anticipated an innovative approach of producing S-boxes by employing the Cuckoo search algorithm (CSA) an alternative to algebraic and chaotic generation of S-boxes. Secondly, we have also proposed a new encryption technique for information confidentiality of digital color images. The suggested image encryption technique is based on generated S-boxes and Arnold map. The projected information privacy mechanism is verified against a variety of cryptographic characteristics.

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One of the authors (Dr. Sajjad Shaukat Jamal) extends his gratitude to the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University for funding this work through research groups program under grant number R. G. P. 2/109/43.

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  1. Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

    Hamza Khan & Majid Khan

  2. Department of Mathematics, College of Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia

    Sajjad Shaukat Jamal & Mohammad Mazyad Hazzazi

  3. Mathematics Program, Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, 2713, Doha, Qatar

    Iqtadar Hussain

  4. Statistical Consulting Unit, College of Arts and Science, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

    Iqtadar Hussain

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Khan, H., Jamal, S.S., Hazzazi, M.M. et al. New image encryption scheme based on Arnold map and cuckoo search optimization algorithm. Multimed Tools Appl 82, 7419–7441 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-022-13600-w

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