"Accelerating Homomorphic Encryption in RISC-V Architectures with Hardw" by Zachary Legg

Author

Zachary Legg

Date of Award

3-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Department

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Advisor

James W. Dean, PhD

Abstract

Fully Homomorphic Encryption is an encryption paradigm enabling computations on encrypted data without the need for decryption. Such behavior is promising for securing DoD cloud computing but is also computationally demanding. To alleviate some of the computational load and accelerate FHE schemes, this research proposes adding a hardware accelerator, for the Number Theory Transform (NTT) operation, to a RISC-V processor. Thus enhancing FHE capabilities for potentially resource-constrained devices.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENG-MS-24-M-183

DTIC Accession Number

AD1319188

Comments

A 12-month embargo was observed for posting this work on AFIT Scholar.

Distribution Statement A, Approved for Public Release. PA case number on file.

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