Chaotic maps-based password-authenticated key agreement using smart cards

Password-based authenticated key agreement using smart cards has been widely and intensively researched. Inspired by the semi-group property of Chebyshev maps and key agreement protocols based on chaotic maps, we proposed a novel chaotic maps-based password-authenticated key agreement protocol with smart cards. In our protocol, we avoid modular exponential computing or scalar multiplication on elliptic curve used in traditional authenticated key agreement protocols using smart cards. Our analysis shows that our protocol has comprehensive characteristics and can withstand attacks, including the insider attack, replay attack, and others, satisfying essential security requirements. Performance analysis shows that our protocol can refrain from consuming modular exponential computing and scalar multiplication on an elliptic curve. The computational cost of our protocol compared with related protocols is acceptable.

► We proposed a novel chaotic maps-based key agreement protocol using smart cards.
► It avoid modular exponential or scalar multiplication on elliptic curve.
► Our protocol can withstand a series of attacks.
► Our protocol can satisfy essential security and functionalities requirements.
► The computational cost compared with related protocols is satisfactory.