Electoral Result Transmission Model Based on RSA and AES Algorithm

Abstract

In this paper a new Electoral Result Transmission Model (ERTM) is developed based on Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and RSA algorithm. The model provide mechanisms for encrypting electoral text results and scanned image files before they are submitted to third party networks. The model enables returning officers to submit encrypted digital files to IEBC Servers and only authenticated IEBC officials at National Tallying Centre (NTC) will have rights to decrypt and to verify that the results are exactly as sent by authorized returning officers. The model aims at preventing against active and passive attacks on electoral results during transmission process.