Ecc-X: Advancing Iot Security Through Extended Elliptic Curve Cryptography

Abstract

Introduction: The increasing deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) devices necessitates robust security mechanisms that maintain a balance between computational efficiency and cryptographic strength. Traditional cryptographic methods such as RSA and ECC provide security but face challenges related to resource constraints and emerging quantum threats.

Objectives: This paper proposes an Extended Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC-X) framework to enhance security in resource-constrained IoT environments while optimizing authentication, key exchange, and data integrity.

Methods: The proposed ECC-X model builds upon established ECC principles, integrating novel enhancements such as optimized scalar multiplication, improved key exchange mechanisms, and quantum-resistant features. Experimental evaluations were conducted to compare ECC-X against traditional ECC implementations in terms of throughput, power consumption, and security resilience.

Results: The experimental results demonstrate that ECC-X outperforms traditional ECC approaches, achieving higher throughput, reduced power consumption, and improved resilience against quantum threats.

Conclusions: ECC-X presents a viable solution for enhancing IoT security by offering improved efficiency and cryptographic robustness. Future research will focus on further optimizations for real-time IoT applications and potential integrations with blockchain-based security frameworks.