Designing a Robust Quantum Signature Protocol Based on Quantum Key Distribution for E-Voting Applications

Sunil Prajapat, Urmika Gautam, Deepika Gautam, Pankaj Kumar () and Athanasios V. Vasilakos ()
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Sunil Prajapat: Srinivasa Ramanujan Department of Mathematics, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala 176215, India
Urmika Gautam: Srinivasa Ramanujan Department of Mathematics, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala 176215, India
Deepika Gautam: Srinivasa Ramanujan Department of Mathematics, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala 176215, India
Pankaj Kumar: Srinivasa Ramanujan Department of Mathematics, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala 176215, India
Athanasios V. Vasilakos: Department of Networks and Communications, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia

Mathematics, 2024, vol. 12, issue 16, 1-14

Abstract: The rapid advancement of internet technology has raised attention to the importance of electronic voting in maintaining democracy and fairness in elections. E-voting refers to the use of electronic technology to facilitate the casting and counting of votes in elections. The need for designated verification arises from concerns about voter privacy, auditability, and the prevention of manipulation. Traditional e-voting systems use cryptographic techniques for security but lack verifiable proof of integrity. Integrating e-voting with a quantum designated verifier could address these challenges by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics to enhance security and trustworthiness. In light of this, we propose a quantum e-voting scheme that uses a designated verifier signature. To ensure the confidentiality and authenticity of the voting process, the scheme uses quantum features like the no-cloning theorem and quantum key distribution. The proposed scheme has security properties like source hiding, non-transferability, and message anonymity. The proposed scheme is resistant to many quantum attacks, such as eavesdropping and impersonation. Due to designated verification, the scheme minimizes the risk of tempering. This paper provides a detailed description of the proposed scheme and analyzes its security properties. Therefore, the proposed scheme is efficient, practical, and secure.

Keywords: quantum electronic voting; designated verifier; quantum key distribution; signature; unconditional security (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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