In this paper, we study a computation-efficient PUF-based authentication protocol suitable for resource-constrained IoT applications. Latency, energy consumption, and security trade-offs are critically important for the efficient and secure operation of IoT and the study addresses the same. We compare the performance characteristics of various PUF implementations and discuss hardware and software optimization techniques. The objective of this study is to conduct an extensive analysis to propose optimized PUF-based authentication protocols, in terms of performance, security, and cost for dedicated IoT applications. The outcomes will benefit both researchers and practitioners in understanding the nuances of PUF-based authentication protocols for various IoT applications, facilitating the design of secure and resource-efficient IoT ecosystems.
Ziqi Zhao (Tue,) studied this question.
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