The turmite-based cryptographic algorithm

Abstract

The novel turmite-based cryptography algorithm has been designed and implemented. The turmites ability to generate pseudo-random number series makes them promising for cryptographic applications. At the same time, most turmites-related researches concentrate on their mathematical properties and generally don't consider possible applications. Lack of effective implementations of turmites-based cryptographic algorithms makes this research topical. The properties of the proposed algorithm have been examined. The frequency analysis resistance and avalanche criterion have been estimated. The results demonstrate that turmites-based algorithms may be used in cryptography and this application deserves attention and further examination.