Anonymous Authentication using Attribute-based Encryption

TL;DR

This paper introduces an anonymous authentication method leveraging Attribute-Based Encryption (ABE) to enhance user privacy by allowing attribute-based access without revealing identities, implemented with OpenID Connect.

Contribution

It presents a novel anonymous authentication scheme using ABE integrated with OpenID Connect, providing privacy-preserving user verification in practical systems.

Findings

Feasibility demonstrated through implementation with OpenID Connect

Enhances privacy by enabling attribute-based anonymous authentication

Applicable to real-world digital identity systems

Abstract

In today's digital age, personal data is constantly at risk of compromise. Attribute-Based Encryption (ABE) has emerged as a promising approach to privacy-preserving data protection. This paper proposes an anonymous authentication mechanism based on ABE, which allows users to authenticate without revealing their identity. The mechanism adds a privacy-preserving layer by enabling authorization based solely on user attributes. The proposed approach is implemented using OpenID Connect, demonstrating its feasibility in real-world systems.