Hierarchical Identity-Based Signature with Designated Aggregator from Lattices
This work proposes the first lattice-based hierarchical identity-based designated aggregate signature (HIBS-DA) scheme to address the high computational complexity and substantial resource overhead associated with multi-user data authentication in hierarchical organizations. The scheme enables users at different hierarchy levels to generate individual signatures that can be aggregated into a single compact signature, significantly reducing communication and verification costs while preserving security, correctness, and unforgeability. By integrating lattice-based cryptography with hierarchical identity-based signatures and designated aggregation, this approach is well-suited for large-scale hierarchical environments such as universities, corporations, and government agencies, offering enhanced authentication efficiency and scalability.