A Novel Lightweight Cryptographic Approach for IoT Using Modified SLIM Cipher on FPGA

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However, these systems often transmit sensitive medical data over unsecured networks, posing security challenges, especially for devices that use low resources (LRDs devices with low resource) in the Internet of Things (IoT) . This paper introduces a modified SLIM cipher designed for such environments, leveraging lightweight cryptography principles to ensure data security while minimizing computational and resource overhead (Aboushosha et al (2020)) [1]. Comprehensive analysis demonstrates its efficacy, including tests on key sensitivity, avalanche effect, and NIST randomness standards McKay et al (2016)[26], providing a viable solution for IoT applications Computer Architecture and Engineering Electrical Engineering Avalanche Effect FPGA Implementation Internet of Health Things (IoHT) IoT Security Key Sensitivity Lightweight Cryptography SLIM Cipher. Full Text Additional Declarations The authors declare no competing interests. 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