Abstract
In this age of rapid digitalization, secure storage and transmission of sensitive data have become crucial. This study introduces a novel encryption technology that embeds critical data within a hyperspectral image (HSI) to ensure secure storage and transmission. The technology takes advantage of hyperspectral images’ complex, high-dimensional nature to conceal the underlying data, successfully shielding it from unauthorized users. By combining encryption and steganography, sensitive data is masked so that even if the image is intercepted, it seems to be a typical hyperspectral image with no visible anomalies. This deceptive strategy confuses attackers, making it extremely difficult to determine the presence of encrypted data, let alone where it’s located within the image. Furthermore, the data is connected to a unique key, providing an additional layer of protection. Without this key, any attempts to decode the data will fail, adding an extra layer of security against unauthorized access. This research investigates the use of hyperspectral images as a medium for secure data transmission and storage, presenting a strong solution for protecting sensitive information in various applications.