Systems and Methods: Image Encryption Using Steganography and XOR Operations

Cybersecurity is a significant part of safe data transmission, particularly through networks such as the Internet. Confidential medical or military images and personal images of individuals and organizations are a big part of such data. These images need a very high level of security to prevent access by unauthorized users. Unauthorized access to such images can lead to significant financial and life losses. To prevent this, we incorporate various encryption-decryption algorithms and concepts like steganography into a system for safe, reliable, efficient, and secure image storage and transfer. We tune each algorithm implemented in the system individually to produce the best results upon integration with other algorithms. Further, we provide users with Graphic User Interface that helps them interact with this system conveniently and efficiently. Finally, we test the system using various medical images and present the results.