Cybersecurity through Entropy Injection: A Paradigm Shift from Reactive Defense to Proactive Uncertainty

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2504.11661v1
• Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:08:57 GMT
• Title: Cybersecurity through Entropy Injection: A Paradigm Shift from Reactive Defense to Proactive Uncertainty
• Authors: Kush Janani,
• Abstract summary: entropy injection is deliberately infusing randomness into security mechanisms to increase unpredictability and enhance system security.<n>We show that entropy injection can significantly reduce attack probability, with some implementations showing more than 90% reduction with minimal performance impact.<n>We conclude that entropy injection represents a paradigm shift from reactive defense to proactive uncertainty management.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Cybersecurity often hinges on unpredictability, with a system's defenses being strongest when sensitive values and behaviors cannot be anticipated by attackers. This paper explores the concept of entropy injection-deliberately infusing randomness into security mechanisms to increase unpredictability and enhance system security. We examine the theoretical foundations of entropy-based security, analyze real-world implementations including Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and Moving Target Defense (MTD) frameworks, evaluate practical challenges in implementation, and compare entropy-based approaches with traditional security methods. Our methodology includes a systematic analysis of entropy's role across various security domains, from cryptographic operations to system-level defenses. Results demonstrate that entropy injection can significantly reduce attack probability, with some implementations showing more than 90% reduction with minimal performance impact. The discussion highlights the trade-offs between security benefits and operational complexity, while identifying future directions for entropy-enhanced security, including integration with artificial intelligence and quantum randomness sources. We conclude that entropy injection represents a paradigm shift from reactive defense to proactive uncertainty management, offering a strategic approach that can fundamentally alter the balance between attackers and defenders in cybersecurity.

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