ID-based signature schemes from bilinear pairing: A survey

Abstract

In identity (ID)-based cryptosystems, a user can use his/her identity as the public key, which simplifies the key management procedure compared to certificate-based cryptosystems. Authentication is a desired property in cryptographic protocols. The signature scheme provides this property. Notion of pairing reduces the computation overheads and makes the system simple and efficient. In this survey, we have tried to cover some ID-based signature schemes based on bilinear pairings with their protocol and security analysis to the best of our knowledge. We hope this survey will provide a ready reference to work in the related area.