Double-Layer Encryption using Chemical Periodic Table and a Pseudo-random Number Generator
Keywords:
Double-Layer encryption, Periodic Table, Color-Based Cryptography, Encryption, Decryption, Pseudo-Random numbersAbstract
The global coronavirus pandemic has led to an increase in information transmission. Many public and private institutions have adopted remote work, ranging from educational institutions to those dealing with national security, making it necessary to have information protection mechanisms. For example, in 2022, the Guacamaya hacker group exposed over 283,000 emails stolen from the Peruvian army and Joint Command of the Armed Forces. On the other hand, in recent years, encryption using scientific knowledge from fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology has been studied due to its high complexity to generate new ways to encrypt information. For that reason, this research proposes a new method based on the properties of chemical elements in the periodic table and color cryptography, which incorporates two levels of security: a pseudo-random number generator and character substitution by atomic number. The security level of the system has been demonstrated by the extensive key size and comparative analysis, which aligns with cryptographic principles, providing robust protection against unauthorized access.
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