A Model and Quantitative Framework for Evaluating Iterative Steganography
This study presents a detailed characterization of iterative steganography, a unique class of information-hiding techniques, and proposes a formal mathematical model for their description. A novel quantitative measure, the Incremental Information Function (IIF), is introduced to evaluate the process...
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| description | This study presents a detailed characterization of iterative steganography, a unique class of information-hiding techniques, and proposes a formal mathematical model for their description. A novel quantitative measure, the Incremental Information Function (IIF), is introduced to evaluate the process of information gain in iterative steganographic methods. The IIF offers a comprehensive framework for analyzing the step-by-step process of embedding information into a cover medium, focusing on the cumulative effects of each iteration in the encoding and decoding cycles. The practical application and efficacy of the proposed method are demonstrated using detailed case studies in video steganography. These examples highlight the utility of the IIF in delineating the properties and characteristics of iterative steganographic techniques. The findings reveal that the IIF effectively captures the incremental nature of information embedding and serves as a valuable tool for assessing the robustness and capacity of steganographic systems. This research provides significant insights into the field of information hiding, particularly in the development and evaluation of advanced steganographic methods. The IIF emerges as an innovative and practical analytical tool for researchers, offering a quantitative approach to understanding and optimizing iterative steganographic techniques. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2224226a6e4f4b8c935b4aeefd0b197c2024-12-27T14:25:16ZengMDPI AGEntropy1099-43002024-12-012612113010.3390/e26121130A Model and Quantitative Framework for Evaluating Iterative SteganographyMarcin Pery0Robert Waszkowski1Institute of Computer and Information Systems, Faculty of Cybernetics, Military University of Technology, 00-908 Warszawa, PolandInstitute of Computer and Information Systems, Faculty of Cybernetics, Military University of Technology, 00-908 Warszawa, PolandThis study presents a detailed characterization of iterative steganography, a unique class of information-hiding techniques, and proposes a formal mathematical model for their description. A novel quantitative measure, the Incremental Information Function (IIF), is introduced to evaluate the process of information gain in iterative steganographic methods. The IIF offers a comprehensive framework for analyzing the step-by-step process of embedding information into a cover medium, focusing on the cumulative effects of each iteration in the encoding and decoding cycles. The practical application and efficacy of the proposed method are demonstrated using detailed case studies in video steganography. These examples highlight the utility of the IIF in delineating the properties and characteristics of iterative steganographic techniques. The findings reveal that the IIF effectively captures the incremental nature of information embedding and serves as a valuable tool for assessing the robustness and capacity of steganographic systems. This research provides significant insights into the field of information hiding, particularly in the development and evaluation of advanced steganographic methods. The IIF emerges as an innovative and practical analytical tool for researchers, offering a quantitative approach to understanding and optimizing iterative steganographic techniques.https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/26/12/1130steganographyinformation quantificationiterative steganographyIncremental Information Function (IIF)steganographic modelinginformation hiding |
| spellingShingle | Marcin Pery Robert Waszkowski A Model and Quantitative Framework for Evaluating Iterative Steganography Entropy steganography information quantification iterative steganography Incremental Information Function (IIF) steganographic modeling information hiding |
| title | A Model and Quantitative Framework for Evaluating Iterative Steganography |
| title_full | A Model and Quantitative Framework for Evaluating Iterative Steganography |
| title_fullStr | A Model and Quantitative Framework for Evaluating Iterative Steganography |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Model and Quantitative Framework for Evaluating Iterative Steganography |
| title_short | A Model and Quantitative Framework for Evaluating Iterative Steganography |
| title_sort | model and quantitative framework for evaluating iterative steganography |
| topic | steganography information quantification iterative steganography Incremental Information Function (IIF) steganographic modeling information hiding |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/26/12/1130 |
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