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Linear authentication codes: Bounds and constructions

Rei Safavi-Naini, Huaxiong Wang, Chaoping Xing

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Abstract

In this paper, we consider a new class of unconditionally secure authentication codes, called linear authentication code (or linear A-code). We show that a linear A-code can be characterised by a family of subspaces of a vector space over a finite field. We then derive an upper bound on the size of source space when other parameters of the systems, that is the size of the key space and the authenticator space, and the deception probability, are fixed. We give constructions that are asymptotically close to the bound and show application of these codes in constructing distributed authentication systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Cryptology - INDOCRYPT 2001
Subtitle of host publicationSecond International Conference on Cryptology in India Chennai, India, December 16–20, 2001 Proceedings
EditorsC. Pandu Rangan, Cunsheng Ding
Place of PublicationBerlin; NewYork
PublisherSpringer, Springer Nature
Pages127-135
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9783540453116
ISBN (Print)9783540430100
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2001
Event2nd International Conference on Cryptology in India, INDOCRYPT - 2001 - Chennai, India
Duration: 16 Dec 200120 Dec 2001

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume2247
ISSN (Print)03029743
ISSN (Electronic)16113349

Other

Other2nd International Conference on Cryptology in India, INDOCRYPT - 2001
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityChennai
Period16/12/0120/12/01

Keywords

  • Authentication codes
  • Distributed authentication codes
  • Linear authentication codes

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