Implementation of CRYSTALS-Kyber Post-Quantum Algorithm Using RISC-V Processor

Ahmet Celik; Fatih Yilmaz; Mehmet Anil Korkmaz; Berna Ors

doi:10.1109/ICECS58634.2023.10382743

Implementation of CRYSTALS-Kyber Post-Quantum Algorithm Using RISC-V Processor

Ahmet Celik^*
, Fatih Yilmaz
, Mehmet Anil Korkmaz
, Berna Ors

^*Corresponding author for this work

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Istanbul Technical University

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) has gained prominence due to advancements in computing, particularly quantum computing. As quantum computers pose a potential threat to traditional encryption algorithms, the development of PQC algorithms has gained momentum. CRYSTALS-Kyber is one such algorithm developed in this era. This paper presents an acceleration approach for the CRYSTALS-Kyber PQC algorithm using a RISC-V core, specifically the Ibex core. The acceleration strategy involves a three-pronged approach: analyzing code profiling results, incorporating custom hardware into the hardware architecture, and simulating the results. Notably, this work introduces an innovative approach to run and accelerate the CRYSTALS-Kyber algorithm using a core-only implementation, eliminating the other microcontroller hardware to reduce the used area.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems
Subtitle of host publication	Technosapiens for Saving Humanity
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9798350326499
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECS58634.2023.10382743
Publication status	Published - 2023
Event	30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2023 - Istanbul, Turkey Duration: 4 Dec 2023 → 7 Dec 2023

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Name	ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems: Technosapiens for Saving Humanity

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Conference	30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2023
Country/Territory	Turkey
City	Istanbul
Period	4/12/23 → 7/12/23

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Keywords

Accelerator Design
CRYSTALS-Kyber
Keccak
PQC
Post Quantum Cryptography

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Celik, A., Yilmaz, F., Korkmaz, M. A., & Ors, B. (2023). Implementation of CRYSTALS-Kyber Post-Quantum Algorithm Using RISC-V Processor. In ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems: Technosapiens for Saving Humanity (ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems: Technosapiens for Saving Humanity). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECS58634.2023.10382743

Celik, Ahmet ; Yilmaz, Fatih ; Korkmaz, Mehmet Anil et al. / Implementation of CRYSTALS-Kyber Post-Quantum Algorithm Using RISC-V Processor. ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems: Technosapiens for Saving Humanity. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023. (ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems: Technosapiens for Saving Humanity).

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Celik, A, Yilmaz, F, Korkmaz, MA & Ors, B 2023, Implementation of CRYSTALS-Kyber Post-Quantum Algorithm Using RISC-V Processor. in ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems: Technosapiens for Saving Humanity. ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems: Technosapiens for Saving Humanity, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2023, Istanbul, Turkey, 4/12/23. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECS58634.2023.10382743

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ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems: Technosapiens for Saving Humanity. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023. (ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems: Technosapiens for Saving Humanity).

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Celik A, Yilmaz F, Korkmaz MA, Ors B. Implementation of CRYSTALS-Kyber Post-Quantum Algorithm Using RISC-V Processor. In ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems: Technosapiens for Saving Humanity. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2023. (ICECS 2023 - 2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems: Technosapiens for Saving Humanity). doi: 10.1109/ICECS58634.2023.10382743

Implementation of CRYSTALS-Kyber Post-Quantum Algorithm Using RISC-V Processor

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