An intelligent cryptographic key management model for secure communications in distributed industrial intelligent systems

International Journal of Intelligent SystemsEarly View RESEARCH ARTICLE An intelligent cryptographic key management model for secure communications in distributed industrial intelligent systems Saman Shojae Chaeikar, Saman Shojae Chaeikar orcid.org/0000-0002-2958-6901 Faculty of Computer Engineering, Iranians University an e-Institute of Higher Education, Tehran, IranSearch for more papers by this authorMojtaba Alizadeh, Mojtaba Alizadeh orcid.org/0000-0002-5601-8387 Faculty of Computer Engineering, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, IranSearch for more papers by this authorMohammad Hesam Tadayon, Corresponding Author Mohammad Hesam Tadayon tadayon@itrc.ac.ir orcid.org/0000-0002-0865-7993 ICT Security, Iran Telecommunication Research Center (ITRC), Tehran, Iran Correspondence Mohammad Hesam Tadayon, End of North Karegar, ICT Research Institute, Tehran 1439955471, Iran. Email: tadayon@itrc.ac.irSearch for more papers by this authorAlireza Jolfaei, Alireza Jolfaei orcid.org/0000-0001-7818-459X Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author Saman Shojae Chaeikar, Saman Shojae Chaeikar orcid.org/0000-0002-2958-6901 Faculty of Computer Engineering, Iranians University an e-Institute of Higher Education, Tehran, IranSearch for more papers by this authorMojtaba Alizadeh, Mojtaba Alizadeh orcid.org/0000-0002-5601-8387 Faculty of Computer Engineering, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, IranSearch for more papers by this authorMohammad Hesam Tadayon, Corresponding Author Mohammad Hesam Tadayon tadayon@itrc.ac.ir orcid.org/0000-0002-0865-7993 ICT Security, Iran Telecommunication Research Center (ITRC), Tehran, Iran Correspondence Mohammad Hesam Tadayon, End of North Karegar, ICT Research Institute, Tehran 1439955471, Iran. Email: tadayon@itrc.ac.irSearch for more papers by this authorAlireza Jolfaei, Alireza Jolfaei orcid.org/0000-0001-7818-459X Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 25 April 2021 https://doi.org/10.1002/int.22435Citations: 1Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract For secure communication in a distributed cooperation, generally, the data are encrypted and decrypted using a symmetric key. The process of creating, distributing, storing, deploying, and finally revoking the cryptographic keys is called key management. On the basis of the structure, usability, and complexity of the cyber-physical systems, each one of the current key management practices is suitable for a specific range of applications. However, these schemes have some drawbacks in common, such as complicated key generation and distribution process, using key storage, attacks, and traffic load. This paper proposes a key management model for establishing secure communications in the distributed industrial intelligent systems. The model is attack resistant, has high usability in real-world applications, and transforms the current customary key management workflow to enhance security and reduce weaknesses. Its main features include reduced process, intelligent attack resistance, producing dynamic keys with no additional cost, and eliminating key storage and revocation calls. Early ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issue RelatedInformation