With the rapid development of Cloud-Edge-End(CEE)computing,the demand for secure and lightweight communication protocols is increasingly critical,particularly for latency-sensitive applications such as smart manufactu...With the rapid development of Cloud-Edge-End(CEE)computing,the demand for secure and lightweight communication protocols is increasingly critical,particularly for latency-sensitive applications such as smart manufacturing,healthcare,and real-time monitoring.While traditional cryptographic schemes offer robust protection,they often impose excessive computational and energy overhead,rendering them unsuitable for use in resource-constrained edge and end devices.To address these challenges,in this paper,we propose a novel lightweight encryption framework,namely Dynamic Session Key Allocation with Time-Indexed Ascon(DSKA-TIA).Built upon the NIST-endorsed Ascon algorithm,the DSKA-TIA introduces a time-indexed session key generation mechanism that derives unique,ephemeral keys for each communication round.The scheme supports bidirectional key separation to isolate uplink and downlink data,thereby minimizing the risk of key reuse and compromise.Additionally,mutual authentication is integrated through nonce-based validation and one-time token exchanges,ensuring entity legitimacy and protection against impersonation and replay attacks.We validate the performance of DSKA-TIA through implementation on a resource-constrained microcontroller platform.Results show that our scheme achieves significantly lower latency and computational cost compared to baseline schemes such as AES and standard Ascon.Security analysis demonstrates high entropy in key generation,resistance to brute-force and replay attacks,and robustness against eavesdropping and key compromise.The protocol also exhibits resilience to quantum computing threats by relying on symmetric encryption principles and randomized key selection.Given its efficiency,scalability,and temporal security enhancements,DSKA-TIA is well-suited for real-time,secure communication in heterogeneous CEE environments.Future work will explore post-quantum extensions and deployment in domains such as smart agriculture and edge-based healthcare.展开更多
Space Time-Index(STI)方法是一种验证时间序列中是否存在非平稳性的图示方法.利用改进的STI方法可以定量分析外源磁场垂直分量z的非平稳性特征.以不同地磁指数(K=0,2,4,6)、不同Lloyd季节和昼夜外源磁场z分量为对象进行对比分析.结果表...Space Time-Index(STI)方法是一种验证时间序列中是否存在非平稳性的图示方法.利用改进的STI方法可以定量分析外源磁场垂直分量z的非平稳性特征.以不同地磁指数(K=0,2,4,6)、不同Lloyd季节和昼夜外源磁场z分量为对象进行对比分析.结果表明,改进的STI方法能够有效检验外源磁场的非平稳特性,且z分量为非平稳时间序列;不同K指数的z分量分析表明,随着K指数的增加,z分量的相空间分布越来越不均匀,时间演化特征越来越复杂;不同Lloyd季节的分析表明,各季节的STI图较为相似,但随着日地距离的减小,z分量时间演化特征的复杂性增强,呈现出一定季节变化特征;对昼夜变化的分析可知,夜晚z分量STI图的波动性比白天要强。展开更多
文摘With the rapid development of Cloud-Edge-End(CEE)computing,the demand for secure and lightweight communication protocols is increasingly critical,particularly for latency-sensitive applications such as smart manufacturing,healthcare,and real-time monitoring.While traditional cryptographic schemes offer robust protection,they often impose excessive computational and energy overhead,rendering them unsuitable for use in resource-constrained edge and end devices.To address these challenges,in this paper,we propose a novel lightweight encryption framework,namely Dynamic Session Key Allocation with Time-Indexed Ascon(DSKA-TIA).Built upon the NIST-endorsed Ascon algorithm,the DSKA-TIA introduces a time-indexed session key generation mechanism that derives unique,ephemeral keys for each communication round.The scheme supports bidirectional key separation to isolate uplink and downlink data,thereby minimizing the risk of key reuse and compromise.Additionally,mutual authentication is integrated through nonce-based validation and one-time token exchanges,ensuring entity legitimacy and protection against impersonation and replay attacks.We validate the performance of DSKA-TIA through implementation on a resource-constrained microcontroller platform.Results show that our scheme achieves significantly lower latency and computational cost compared to baseline schemes such as AES and standard Ascon.Security analysis demonstrates high entropy in key generation,resistance to brute-force and replay attacks,and robustness against eavesdropping and key compromise.The protocol also exhibits resilience to quantum computing threats by relying on symmetric encryption principles and randomized key selection.Given its efficiency,scalability,and temporal security enhancements,DSKA-TIA is well-suited for real-time,secure communication in heterogeneous CEE environments.Future work will explore post-quantum extensions and deployment in domains such as smart agriculture and edge-based healthcare.
