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The document outlines a project that utilizes the AES-GCM algorithm combined with PBKDF2 for secure image encryption and decryption. It highlights the techniques used, including key derivation, encryption modes, and future applications in cybersecurity, medical data security, and cloud security. Additionally, it discusses potential enhancements such as steganography and mobile support.

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Image_Encryption_Scope

The document outlines a project that utilizes the AES-GCM algorithm combined with PBKDF2 for secure image encryption and decryption. It highlights the techniques used, including key derivation, encryption modes, and future applications in cybersecurity, medical data security, and cloud security. Additionally, it discusses potential enhancements such as steganography and mobile support.

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Pranav Shingne
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Image Encryption and Decryption Using AES Algorithm

1. Techniques Used
Your project uses AES-GCM (Advanced Encryption Standard in Galois/Counter Mode) with
PBKDF2 for key derivation. Below are the key techniques:

✔ Cipher Algorithm: AES/GCM/NoPadding

✔ Key Derivation: PBKDF2WithHmacSHA256

✔ Encryption Mode: AES Counter (CTR) Mode with GCM for authentication

✔ Key Size: Supports 128-bit, 192-bit, or 256-bit encryption

✔ Initialization Vector (IV): 12-byte randomly generated IV

✔ Authentication Tag: 128-bit tag to prevent tampering

✔ Secure Random Salt: 16-byte salt to strengthen password security

✔ Password-Based Key Generation: Uses PBKDF2 with 65,536 iterations to slow brute-force
attacks

2. Future Scope & Applications


Your program can be extended for broader applications in different domains:

✔ Cybersecurity & Privacy – Used for securing confidential images in personal & corporate
environments.

✔ Medical Data Security – Encrypt X-rays, MRIs, and medical reports for compliance with
HIPAA and GDPR.

✔ Cloud Security – Encrypt images before uploading them to Google Drive, Dropbox, or
AWS.

✔ Forensic & Legal Use – Secure evidence images in law enforcement and cyber forensics.

✔ Secure Image Sharing – Protect sensitive images shared over emails, messaging apps, and
online platforms.

✔ Corporate & Intellectual Property – Prevent data leaks and unauthorized access to
proprietary images.

Future Enhancements
✔ Steganography – Hiding encrypted data inside images.
✔ Blockchain Integration – Store encrypted image hashes on a decentralized ledger for
integrity.

✔ Facial Recognition-Based Encryption – Encrypt/decrypt based on biometric


authentication.

✔ Mobile & Web Versions – Expand support for Android, iOS, and cloud platforms.

✔ Multi-File Encryption – Support batch processing for bulk encryption & decryption.

3. Encryption & Decryption Process

Encryption Process (How It Works?)


✔ User selects an image file for encryption.

✔ User enters a password for encryption.

✔ PBKDF2 generates an AES key from the password (with salt & 65,536 iterations).

✔ AES-GCM encrypts the image file:

✔ - A random 12-byte IV is generated.

✔ - AES runs in Counter (CTR) mode.

✔ - The image bytes are XORed with AES-encrypted counters to produce ciphertext.

✔ - A 128-bit authentication tag is generated to prevent tampering.

✔ Final Encrypted File Structure: Salt (16 bytes) + IV (12 bytes) + Ciphertext +
Authentication Tag (128-bit).

✔ Encrypted file is saved with a `.enc` extension.

Decryption Process (How It Works?)


✔ User selects an encrypted `.enc` file.

✔ User enters the same password used for encryption.

✔ PBKDF2 regenerates the AES key from the password.

✔ AES-GCM decrypts the image:

✔ - Extracts the salt, IV, and authentication tag from the file.

✔ - Verifies the authentication tag (if it doesn’t match, decryption fails).

✔ - Decrypts using AES in CTR mode, producing the original image data.

✔ Decrypted image is displayed and can be saved.


Conclusion
✔ Your project follows a secure encryption model using AES-GCM & PBKDF2.
✔ It has a wide range of applications in security, forensics, and cloud storage.
✔ Future enhancements can include mobile versions, steganography, and blockchain
integration.

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