Performance and Security of AES, DES, and RSA in Hybrid Systems: An Empirical Analysis of Triple Encryption


Özer E., Aydos H.

International Journal of Computational and Experimental Science and Engineering (IJCESEN), cilt.11, sa.11, ss.1901-1906, 2024 (Scopus)

Özet

This study evaluates the performance and security of three cryptographic algorithms—AES,  DES,  and  RSA—individually  and  in  hybrid  combinations.  It  aims  to  enhance information security  through  a  novel  three-step  hybrid  encryption  method.  Initially, each  algorithm's  execution  time,  memory  usage,  CPU  usage,  and  data  usage  were analyzed  separately.  Subsequently,  binary  hybrid  and  triple  hybrid  techniques  were assessed. The results indicate that AES is the fastest in terms of encryption speed, while RSA  significantly  increases  memory  usage  in  hybrid  methods.  DES  exhibited  the highest CPU usage. The triple hybrid method (AES + DES + RSA) demonstrated lower CPU  and  memory  resource  utilization,  making  it  a  viable  option  for  applications requiring  high  security.  This  empirical  analysis  suggests  that  the  triple  hybrid  method optimizes  both  performance  and  security,  offering  a  balanced  solution  for  secure  data transmission. The findings contribute to the development of more effective data security methods  and  highlight  the  potential  for  further  optimization  and  application  in  various contexts.