Enhancing Resilience in Digital Twins: ASCON-Based Security Solutions for Industry 4.0

Mohammed El-Hajj; Teklit Haftu Gebremariam

doi:10.3390/network4030013

Enhancing Resilience in Digital Twins: ASCON-Based Security Solutions for Industry 4.0

Mohammed El-Hajj^*, Teklit Haftu Gebremariam

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Semantics, Cybersecurity & Services

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Abstract

Persistent security challenges in Industry 4.0 due to the limited resources of IoT devices necessitate innovative solutions. Addressing this, this study introduces the ASCON algorithm for lightweight authenticated encryption with associated data, enhancing confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity within IoT limitations. By integrating Digital Twins, the framework emphasizes the need for robust security in Industry 4.0, with ASCON ensuring secure data transmission and bolstering system resilience against cyber threats. Practical validation using the MQTT protocol confirms ASCON’s efficacy over AES-GCM, highlighting its potential for enhanced security in Industry 4.0. Future research should focus on optimizing ASCON for microprocessors and developing secure remote access tailored to resource-constrained devices, ensuring adaptability in the digital era.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	260-294
Number of pages	35
Journal	Network
Volume	4
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/network4030013
Publication status	Published - Sept 2024

Keywords

ASCON
Digital twins
DT
ESP32
IIoT
Lightweight

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