In our rapidly evolving digital world, smart cards have become vital for secure information storage and processing. Initially used for security and identification, their reliability has expanded their use to electronic payments, medical data storage, and online authentication. However, this convenience brings the crucial responsibility of securing communication channels between smart cards and servers to prevent risks like identity theft and financial fraud.
#objectives
- Enhancing Transaction Security: Protect sensitive data and transactions against threats.
- Developing Advanced Security Solutions: Implement innovative solutions using robust encryption and advanced security protocols.
- Optimizing Communication Efficiency: Ensure smooth and reliable communication with reduced latency.
- Ensuring Regulatory Compliance: Meet data protection and transaction security standards.
- Building User Trust: Guarantee data security and integrity to enhance system credibility.
#Design Steps
##Customization:
Customizing the smart card is crucial for securing the Client-Server communication channel. This involves configuring the card with unique RSA key pairs for each user, ensuring secure data encryption and decryption. Each card is also assigned a distinct ID for efficient management and security in both the card and central database. PIN codes and private keys are encrypted by default to prevent compromise in physical attacks.
##Securing the Communication Channel:
In today's context of critical communication security (e.g., financial transactions, sensitive data exchanges), robust protocols are essential. The Diffie-Hellman protocol establishes a shared secret key between parties, ensuring data confidentiality even if intercepted. Digital signatures authenticate data and verify sender identity using asymmetric keys, further enhancing security. This combined approach ensures both data confidentiality and party authentication in communication between smart cards and servers.
Find out more in :
Project report : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kwpuqvPFN6N_H85oo9lBgMKLlGPnQ1b_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101010744285635708450&rtpof=true&sd=true
Installation guide : https://docs.google.com/document/d/144ekYSYBqXUiwmuZI-DwSL1lS85BiD5GCsKQ5FZ6SGQ/edit?usp=sharing
User guide : https://docs.google.com/document/d/16gUwSP5yaYSIar1pP89zW2rBkDKu2YxC0uvfNPn3vg8/edit?usp=sharing