ISO/IEC 9798 Entity Authentication Standards

International standard defining entity authentication mechanisms for information technology systems, including cryptographic authentication protocols, digital signatures, and secure key exchange procedures for motorcycle security systems and electronic control units.

Standard Overview

Publication Date

2019 (Latest Revision)

Status

ISO/IEC International Standard

Application

Entity Authentication

Scope

Cryptographic Protocols

Authentication Mechanisms

Symmetric Key Authentication

Shared Secret Authentication

Authentication using symmetric cryptographic keys

  • Challenge-response protocols
  • Timestamp-based authentication
  • Nonce-based verification

Public Key Authentication

Asymmetric Cryptography

Authentication using public-private key pairs

  • Digital signature verification
  • Certificate-based authentication
  • Public key infrastructure (PKI)

Digital Signatures

Non-Repudiation Authentication

Authentication with digital signature mechanisms

  • RSA signature schemes
  • ECDSA signature algorithms
  • Hash-based signatures

Motorcycle Applications

Vehicle Security Systems

Authentication protocols for motorcycle electronic systems

  • Key fob authentication
  • Immobilizer system verification
  • ECU authentication protocols

Mutual Authentication

Bidirectional Verification

Two-way authentication between entities

  • Simultaneous entity verification
  • Replay attack prevention
  • Man-in-the-middle protection

Key Exchange Protocols

Secure Key Establishment

Authenticated key exchange mechanisms

  • Diffie-Hellman key exchange
  • Elliptic curve key agreement
  • Authenticated key establishment

Implementation Features

Cryptographic Protocols

Comprehensive cryptographic protocols and authentication mechanisms for ISO/IEC 9798 compliance.

  • Challenge-response authentication protocols
  • Timestamp and nonce-based verification
  • Digital signature authentication schemes
  • Public key infrastructure integration
  • Symmetric and asymmetric key protocols
  • Mutual authentication procedures

Security Mechanisms

Advanced security mechanisms for protecting against authentication attacks.

  • Replay attack prevention mechanisms
  • Man-in-the-middle attack protection
  • Impersonation attack countermeasures
  • Session hijacking prevention
  • Cryptographic integrity verification
  • Forward secrecy implementation

Implementation Guidelines

Best practices for implementing ISO/IEC 9798 authentication standards.

  • Protocol selection and configuration
  • Cryptographic algorithm implementation
  • Key management and lifecycle
  • Security parameter configuration
  • Performance optimization techniques
  • Compliance testing and validation