Machine Learning-Based Vector Quantization for Secret Key Generation in Physical Layer Security

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Abstract

The growth of IoT in 6G networks necessitates efficient, lightweight security solutions for generating secure symmetric keys in low-power devices, as traditional public-key cryptography is inadequate due to complexity and overhead. In this paper, we propose a novel approach for physical layer key generation using channel reciprocity-based methods. Our contribution lies in the development of a unique feature-extraction method that reduces signal dimensions, enhances computational efficiency, and improves shared key accuracy. Additionally, we introduce an innovative Equalized Fuzzy C-Means (EFCM) vector quantization scheme that ensures clusters of equal size and maximizes entropy and randomness. Existing vector quantization schemes have communication overhead to address high Bit Error Rate (BER) through the exchanging of information over the channel. This can cause information leakage to a potential eavesdropper, which is addressed in our scheme by eliminating this communication overhead. Simulation results demonstrate the superiority of our approach, achieving higher key entropy, lower BER, and improved security compared to traditional scalar quantization and Principal Component Analysis-KMeans (PCA-KM) methods. The proposed scheme offers a promising solution for secure key generation in 6G networks and addresses the challenges posed by IoT devices' limited capabilities.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 14th Global Information Infrastructure and Networking Symposium, GIIS 2024
EditorsNazih Salhab
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-7
ISBN (electronic)9798350384789
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

Series2024 14th Global Information Infrastructure and Networking Symposium, GIIS 2024

Conference

Title14th Global Information Infrastructure and Networking Symposium, GIIS 2024
Duration19 - 21 February 2024
CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-0466-562X/work/159607942

Keywords

Keywords

  • channel reciprocity-based key generation (CRKG), fuzzy c-means, Physical layer security, vector quantization (VQ)