A Color Image Encryption Algorithm Based on Complementary Map and Iterative Convolutional Code
Yanlu Xie, Shihua Zhou, Hui Lv, Bin Wang, Chao Che, Qiang Zhang · 2024
Encryption is a valid means to safeguard the safety of images, and for color images, encryption should be performed considering the intrinsic correlation between R, G, and B components. In this paper, we propose an image encryption algorithm based on a complementary map and an iterative convolutional code. Firstly, the plain image is input into the convolutional encoders for iteration to generate the correctional secret key. Secondly, we design a new complementary map. From the test data, the new chaotic map has passed the NIST testing, exhibits a good chaotic characteristic, and has a wider range of chaotic parameters. Thirdly, global scrambling is performed on the color image to disrupt the distribution between R, G, and B. Then, a row-layer and a column-layer are randomly selected to form a set of elements to be encrypted. Finally, performing global diffusion on the image further increases the safety of our scheme. Experimental results show that our algorithm has a preferable encryption effect and elevated safety.