A Comprehensive Study on Various Encryption Techniques for Digital Images in Multimedia Networks

Image encryption is a fundamental component of modern data security that guarantees the integrity, privacy, and confidentiality of sensitive visual content. This paper provides a thorough examination of image encryption, comparing and contrasting different encryption techniques and their benefits and limitations as well as real-world uses. In order to strengthen image data security against unwanted access and manipulation, we first offer some basic understanding of image encryption. The suitability of symmetric, asymmetric, and hybrid encryption techniques in various contexts is examined. We also explore the assessment criteria used to evaluate encryption algorithms, highlighting the significance of using suitable measures to precisely gauge security and effectiveness. We also discuss common issues with image encryption, like complicated key management and computational complexity. The review also explores future directions that picture encryption might take, including multi-media encryption techniques, resistance to cryptanalysis, and quantum image encryption. We also highlight how important image encryption is in a variety of fields, such as finance, healthcare, journalism, intellectual property protection, and military operations. We will conduct a thorough analysis of current cryptography schemes and multimedia encryption algorithms to provide a comprehensive overview of the current security landscape tailored to digital multimedia technology. The findings from this survey will enhance our understanding of the efficacy and dependability of secure multimedia encryption schemes, ultimately aiding in the development of more efficient and robust encryption methods for the future. This article aims to summarize and assess numerous algorithms using different methodologies based on multiple characteristics such as MSE, PSNR, NC, BER, and so on.