An image layered scrambling encryption algorithm based on a novel discrete chaotic map

Abstract

Abstract At present, the image encryption algorithm based on the bit‐plane has the problem that the encryption speed and the encryption effect cannot be well balanced. To address the problem, an image layered scrambling encryption algorithm is proposed in this paper. First, a new one‐dimensional Cosine Logistic compound chaotic map (1DCLC) is proposed. Several characteristics of the new chaotic map are analyzed by using various measures, such as bifurcation diagram, Lyapunov exponent, sample entropy etc. And the results show that the novel chaotic map has a better chaotic performance. Second, based on the chaotic map, an image encryption algorithm is proposed. The algorithm first performs an XOR encryption operation on the image. Second, the layered scrambling is applied to the XOR encrypted image. Then the layered and scrambled image is recombined for the second XOR encryption operation. In particular, in the layered scrambling, not only can the position of the pixel be changed but also the value of the pixel can be modified, which improves the security of the algorithm. In addition, in order to defend against various plaintext attacks and increase the security of the overall algorithm, the Hash function is introduced to update the key of the proposed algorithm. Finally, the original algorithm is improved and the improved algorithm's ability to resist differential attacks is analyzed. The experimental simulation and security test results show that the proposed encryption algorithm has a comparable encryption effect and a faster encryption speed.