Vol. 52, Issue 3, pp. 359-374 (2022)

Abstract

In this paper, an asymmetric audio and image encryption mechanism using QR decomposition and random modulus decomposition (RD) in the Fresnel domain is proposed. The audio file is recorded as a vector and converted to a two-dimensional array to act as an image or a sound map. This sound map is encrypted using the image encryption algorithm proposed in this paper. The proposed cryptosystem is validated for both audios and grayscale images. Fresnel parameters and the two private keys obtained from QR decomposition and random modulus decomposition (RD) form the key space. Computer-based reproductions have been carried out to prove the validity and authenticity of the scheme. Simulation results authenticate that the scheme is robust and efficient against various attacks and is sensitive to input parameters.