Technology of Information Security
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3403-3410

Verification scheme for packet forwarding in software-defined networks based on Dilithium signatures

Hu Ruixin
Fang Liguo
Sheng Jinjin
Information Engineering University, Zhengzhou 450001, China

Abstract

This paper addressed the lack of quantum-resistant verification mechanisms for packet forwarding in softwaredefined networks by proposing a packet forwarding verification scheme that utilized the Dilithium signature algorithm. By incorporating characteristic attributes of user service flows, this scheme utilized the Dilithium algorithm to generate cryptographic public-private key pairs for signing and labeling data packets. In the data plane, P4 programmable technology enabled fine-grained control and sampling collection of data packets. In the control plane, the controller verified the Dilithium signature of the sampling packet and adopted the strategy of issuing an exception flow table to handle abnormal packets. This scheme can achieve precise control and sampling detection of packet business flow granularity and has the security characteristics of resisting quantum computing attacks. Furthermore, it effectively identified malicious activities including packet tampering and forgery, with the network latency remaining within practical communication requirements.

Foundation Support

国家自然科学基金资助项目(41271392)

Publish Information

DOI: 10.19734/j.issn.1001-3695.2026.02.0030
Publish at: Application Research of Computers Printed Article, Vol. 43, 2026 No. 11
Section: Technology of Information Security
Pages: 3403-3410
Serial Number: 1001-3695(2026)11-026-3403-08

Publish History

[2026-11-05] Printed Article

Cite This Article

胡蕊薪, 房礼国, 盛今今. 基于Dilithium签名的软件定义网络数据包转发验证方案 [J]. 计算机应用研究, 2026, 43 (11): 3403-3410. (Hu Ruixin, Fang Liguo, Sheng Jinjin. Verification scheme for packet forwarding in software-defined networks based on Dilithium signatures [J]. Application Research of Computers, 2026, 43 (11): 3403-3410. )

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