Mapping and performance analysis of the Twofish algorithm on MorphoSys

Summary form only given, as follows. We present a mapping of Twofish encryption on the MorphoSys reconfigurable computer (RC) system that supports a high degree of parallelism through the 64-PE RC array integrated into the hardware design. This algorithm was chosen as it represents a promising cipher and is one of the five finalists for the Advanced Encryption Standards (AES). With today's growing needs of security on the Internet, there is an ever increasing demand for real-time implementation of cryptographic algorithms. Performance analysis of the Twofish algorithm mapping is also provided.