Attribute-based anonymous credential: Optimization for single-use and multi-use

Kwan Yin Chan; Tsz Hon Yuen

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-20974-1_5

Attribute-based anonymous credential: Optimization for single-use and multi-use

Kwan Yin Chan
, Tsz Hon Yuen

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

User attributes can be authenticated by an attribute-based anonymous credential while keeping the anonymity of the user. Most attribute-based anonymous credential schemes are designed specifically for either multi-use or single-use. In this paper, we propose a unified attribute-based anonymous credential system, in which users always obtain the same format of credential from the issuer. The user can choose to use it for an efficient multi-use or single-use show proof. It is a more user-centric approach than the existing schemes. Technically, we propose an interactive approach to the credential issuance protocol using a two-party computation with an additive homomorphic encryption. At the same time, it keeps the security property of impersonation resilience, anonymity, and unlinkability. Apart from the interactive protocol, we further design the show proofs for efficient single-use credentials which maintain the user anonymity.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Cryptology and Network Security - 21st International Conference, CANS 2022 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 13–16, 2022 Proceedings
Editors	Alastair R. Beresford, Arpita Patra, Emanuele Bellini
Place of Publication	Cham Switzerland
Publisher	Springer
Pages	89-121
Number of pages	33
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031209741
ISBN (Print)	9783031209734
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20974-1_5
Publication status	Published - 2022
Externally published	Yes
Event	International Conference on Cryptology and Network Security 2022 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Duration: 13 Nov 2022 → 16 Nov 2022 Conference number: 21st https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-20974-1 (Proceedings) https://cans2022.com/#:~:text=The%20International%20Conference%20on%20Cryptology,eminent%20researchers%20in%20these%20fields. (Website)

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Publisher	Springer
Volume	13641
ISSN (Print)	0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)	1611-3349

Conference

Conference	International Conference on Cryptology and Network Security 2022
Abbreviated title	CANS 2022
Country/Territory	United Arab Emirates
City	Abu Dhabi
Period	13/11/22 → 16/11/22
Internet address	https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-20974-1 (Proceedings) https://cans2022.com/#:~:text=The%20International%20Conference%20on%20Cryptology,eminent%20researchers%20in%20these%20fields. (Website)

Keywords

Anonymous credential
Multi-use
Single-use
Zero-knowledge proof

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10.1007/978-3-031-20974-1_5

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Chan, K. Y., & Yuen, T. H. (2022). Attribute-based anonymous credential: Optimization for single-use and multi-use. In A. R. Beresford, A. Patra, & E. Bellini (Eds.), Cryptology and Network Security - 21st International Conference, CANS 2022 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 13–16, 2022 Proceedings (pp. 89-121). (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; Vol. 13641). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20974-1_5

Chan, Kwan Yin ; Yuen, Tsz Hon. / Attribute-based anonymous credential : Optimization for single-use and multi-use. Cryptology and Network Security - 21st International Conference, CANS 2022 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 13–16, 2022 Proceedings. editor / Alastair R. Beresford ; Arpita Patra ; Emanuele Bellini. Cham Switzerland : Springer, 2022. pp. 89-121 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science).

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Chan, KY & Yuen, TH 2022, Attribute-based anonymous credential: Optimization for single-use and multi-use. in AR Beresford, A Patra & E Bellini (eds), Cryptology and Network Security - 21st International Conference, CANS 2022 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 13–16, 2022 Proceedings. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 13641, Springer, Cham Switzerland, pp. 89-121, International Conference on Cryptology and Network Security 2022, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13/11/22. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20974-1_5

Attribute-based anonymous credential: Optimization for single-use and multi-use. / Chan, Kwan Yin; Yuen, Tsz Hon.
Cryptology and Network Security - 21st International Conference, CANS 2022 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 13–16, 2022 Proceedings. ed. / Alastair R. Beresford; Arpita Patra; Emanuele Bellini. Cham Switzerland: Springer, 2022. p. 89-121 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; Vol. 13641).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review

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Chan KY, Yuen TH. Attribute-based anonymous credential: Optimization for single-use and multi-use. In Beresford AR, Patra A, Bellini E, editors, Cryptology and Network Security - 21st International Conference, CANS 2022 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 13–16, 2022 Proceedings. Cham Switzerland: Springer. 2022. p. 89-121. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-20974-1_5